Biology – A Level
Biology is the study of life in all of its forms. It combines problem solving with practical skills and enables you to develop a scientific approach to the subject. The course covers cell biology, biochemistry, genes and health, the cardiovascular
system, disease, biodiversity and ecology. You will then expand on the topics, looking at areas such as DNA profiling. You will also study the immune system and forensics, ecology, plants and the environment, the nervous system, including brain
scans, and various diseases and changes related to exercise, such as respiration and homeostasis.
Five GCSEs grade 9-4 and a satisfactory school reference.Including English Language at grade 6, maths at grade 7 and
both Core and Additional Science at grade 7 as a minimum.
The college organizes educational experiences, including trips and presentations by visiting speakers, to help students contextualise their learning.It is expected that students engage in at least 5 hours of study per week outside the classroom. Additionally, all students participate in fieldwork, including a residential field trip.
A Biology qualification is suitable for degree courses such as Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Radiography, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Nutrition, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Horticulture, Agriculture, and Sports Science.
The Biology course is 100% exam-based, with the A Level requiring a Scientific Practical Endorsement. The exam board for this A Level is Pearson Edexcel.
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