Biology

Who takes this course?

Biology is one of the most popular A Level subjects in the country, attracting students studying a wide range of other subjects. Many of these students enjoy the subject so much they eventually choose a biologically related degree course.

This is a great choice of subject for people who want a career in health and clinical professions, such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, physiotherapy, pharmacy, optometry, nursing, zoology, marine biology or forensic science. Others go on to careers in law, computing, accounting or teaching. So, whatever field you will eventually work in, you will find biology a very rewarding and challenging course which will develop many of the skills essential for a successful career.

The Biology A Level course helps students develop a number of skills:

• How to collect data and evaluate it

• How to investigate facts and use deduction

• How to put over your point of view effectively

• How to take responsibility for your own learning

AS Outline

Unit 1 Biology and Disease

Unit 2 The Variety of Living Organisms

Unit 3 Practical and Investigative Skills

A2 Assessment

Unit 4 Populations and Environment

Unit 5 Control in Cells and Organisms

Unit 6 Practical and Investigative Skills