
A level Biology is a challenging, rewarding course that helps students develop skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career. It offers teachers and students freedom, creativity and opportunity for independent progression from GCSE Science or Biology. Why study it? By studying Biology you will focus on a range of disciplines including biochemistry, physiology, genetics and ecology. It will allow you to wonder at the incredible diversity and complexity of living things and will give you a new found appreciation of how remarkable life really is. This subject is for you if... • You have a passion for nature and science. •You are curious and able to think critically. • You are a capable mathematician. • You have good knowledge of chemistry Where can it lead you? Careers: biological sciences, medicine, veterinary science, marine biology and forensic science. The logical approach, development of new language and data handling skills are all transferable between courses and as such Biology is a facilitating subject for many university courses.
Minimum grade B in two Sciences (Core and Additional) at GCSE; Recommended: Grade A in Further and Additional Science at GCSE; Typically, minimum grade 6 in Maths.
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Region | South West |
Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
Ofsted Rating | Good |
Gender Type | Mixed |
Address | College Square, Bristol, BS1 5TS |
A level Biology is a challenging, rewarding course that helps students develop skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career. It offers teachers and students freedom, creativity and opportunity for independent progression from GCSE Science or Biology. Why study it? By studying Biology you will focus on a range of disciplines including biochemistry, physiology, genetics and ecology. It will allow you to wonder at the incredible diversity and complexity of living things and will give you a new found appreciation of how remarkable life really is. This subject is for you if... • You have a passion for nature and science. •You are curious and able to think critically. • You are a capable mathematician. • You have good knowledge of chemistry Where can it lead you? Careers: biological sciences, medicine, veterinary science, marine biology and forensic science. The logical approach, development of new language and data handling skills are all transferable between courses and as such Biology is a facilitating subject for many university courses.
Minimum grade B in two Sciences (Core and Additional) at GCSE; Recommended: Grade A in Further and Additional Science at GCSE; Typically, minimum grade 6 in Maths.