Biology

Course summary

Biology is the study of living organisms in their environments. The A-level course also leads on to the application of this knowledge in areas such as gene technology and environmental biology. Over the course of the two years of study, students will examine 8 topics spanning fundamental areas in the subject. These topics are: Biological molecules Cells Organisms exchange substances with their environment Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms Energy transfers between organisms Homeostasis Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems The control of gene expression