Biology helps individuals understand the interaction between humanity and the world. It also develops interests in the lives of living organisms in an effort to preserve them.
Grade 6 in GCSE BiologyorGrades 7-7 in GCSE Trilogy Science
Alongside the entry requirements for each course, you will also need to achieve the minimum Sixth Form entry requirements, which you can find here.
Assessment
3 x External Examinations
Next Steps
The work that biologists do is vital to us all.
Biologists are concerned with issues affecting millions around the world, working in the fields of cell biology, medicine, food production and ecology.
A-Level in Biology
Biology plays an important role in the understanding of complex forms of life involving humans, animals and plants. Biology helps individuals understand the interaction between humanity and the world. It also develops interests in the lives of living organisms in an effort to preserve them.
The course includes both theoretical and practical lessons, with plenty of opportunity to devise, complete and analyse investigations including dissection techniques. Two of the ecological investigations are undertaken on fieldwork trips.
• Biology Molecules • Cells • Organisms exchange substances with their environment • Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
Year 13
• Energy transfers in and between organisms • Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environment • Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems • The control of gene expression