What you will learn

The AQA Biology course aims to help you become confident in an increasingly technological world. It will help you develop an informed interest in matters of scientific importance and gain a better understanding of scientific principles and the ethical considerations that surround them. The course is designed to reflect situations relevant to everyday life.

The Biology Separate Science consists of the core of the Biology content of Trilogy (formerly known as Double Award) course and some additional topics, which are of the same standard as the topics covered in the Trilogy specification.

A breakdown of the core topics are listed below:

DOUBLE AWARD

Cell biology

Organisation

Infection and response

Bioenergetics

Homeostasis and response

Inheritance, variation and evolution

Ecology

Use

FURTHER

Topics Studied For Triple Award

The culture of microbes and the effect of antibacterial agents on bacterial growth.

Plant diseases

Monoclonal antibodies and their use in medicine

The brain, the eye and control of body temperature

Plant hormones and their uses

DNA structure and the consequence of mutation

Cloning and asexual reproduction

Decomposition, trophic levels and pyramids of biomass

Food production to include the role of biotechnology, farming and fisheries and the impact on the environment

Biology leads to a wide range of courses and careers with students regularly going on to study Biology and related courses e.g. Biochemistry, Zoology, Marine Ecology, Equine Science, Psychology, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Optometry, Physiotherapy and other science and non-science degrees. Taking Biology complements well the study of other Science subjects as similar skills are developed and reinforced. The communication, numeracy, application and problem solving skills you develop stand you in good stead as a preparation for all courses at university.