Biology

Course summary

The A Level Biology course allows students to gain an insight in the dynamic and exciting nature of Biology in the 21st Century. The course will also cover the ethical, technological and economic aspects of the subject. This course develops many of the topics you may have already studied at GCSE and introduces you to some of the exciting new areas of Biology. The course will be delivered through lectures, demonstrations, producing posters and presentations. The teaching of practical skills is integrated within the theoretical topics. Students will have the opportunity to attend a residential field trip to develop their practical skills in ecology and marine biology. There will also be opportunities to attend lectures by leading scientists in the field of as well as attending relevant Biology conferences.The Biology course encourages students to read widely and think constructively. Biology goes well with a range of subjects such as Chemistry,Physics Geography, Psychology and Maths. Year 1 A Level Biology: • Biological Molecules • Cells • Organisms exchange substances with their environment • Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms Year 2 A Level Biology: • Energy transfers in and between organisms • Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments • Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems • The control of gene expression