Biology

Course summary

Biology A-Level will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology literally means the study of life - and if that’s not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. Many people use an A-level in Biology in their future studies or work. Even if you don’t decide to work in biology, studying it still develops useful and transferable skills for other careers. You’ll develop research, problem solving and analytical skills, alongside teamwork and communication. Universities and business regard all of these very highly. Year 12 topic include: Biological molecules  Cells  Organisms exchange substances with their environment  Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms Year 13 topic include:  Energy transfer in and between organisms  Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments  Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems  The control of gene expression Progression Route: Studying Biology can provide an excellent starting point for the following degree courses: Biology, Psychology, Sport and Exercise Science, Medicine, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology and Toxicology. This list is by no means exhaustive but gives examples of courses that previous students have chosen to study. In addition, studying Biology at A Level and then degree level opens up all sorts of career opportunities, such as: doctor, clinical molecular geneticist, nature conservation officer, pharmacologist, research scientist, vet, secondary school teacher, marine biologist and dentist.