Biology A level

St Joseph's College

02087611426

Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HL

Course summary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-UZCzGbs4c&list=PLoj-70oAyNB1ZsGkGiitrC8xXh53QgLvB&index=33 Biology is a popular subject choice at A-level and can set you up for a Biology-related degree with career prospects in areas such as Medicine and Clinical science, Dentistry, Biochemistry, Physiotherapy, Veterinary medicine, Microbiology, Biomedical sciences, Forensic science, Laboratory research, scientific journalism, Sports science, Food safety control and development, and Field and conservation work. Biology is also a prerequisite subject for degrees such as Medicine, dentistry, veterinary sciences and pharmacology. A level Biology as a subject is highly valued by universities and thus is one of the facilitating subjects that strengthen your chances of being admitted to top universities. Biology students demonstrate advanced skills in maths, such as the ability to analyse and explain complex trends in data, and English, including the ability to be able to read and interpret scientific text. Biology complements all subject disciplines at A-level, particularly Maths, Physics and Chemistry. TOPICS/UNITS/MODULES 1. Development of practical skills 2. Foundations in Biology 3. Exchange and transport 4. Biodiversity, evolution and diseases 5. Communication, homeostasis and energy 6. Genetics, evolution and ecosystems

Entry Requirements

Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.

Published entry requirements compared with your results
Requirement	Rule	You
GCSE qualifications	5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above	—
Biology	Grade 7 in Biology (if taken)	—
Combined Science	Grade 7-7 in Combined Science (if taken)	—
English Language	Grade 6 in English Language	—
English Literature Alternative route	Grade 6 in English Literature	—
Mathematics	Grade 7 in Mathematics	—