Biology

Course summary

With a Biology A-level, you can normally study further sciences at university such as Forensic Biology, Biology, Human Biology, Physiotherapy, Animal Biology, Ecology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Parasitology, Aquatic Bioscience, Genetics, Virology. The list of career opportunities is varied, including teaching and research, biological science and technology, medical and health services, genetic counselling, health education, biochemistry, environmental health, pharmaceutical/medical product sales and marine biology. Learners will study a variety of topics including: • Development of practical skills in biology • Cells and biological molecules • Organisms exchange substances with their environment • Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms • Energy transfers in and between organisms • Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments • Genetics, populations, evolutions and ecosystems • The control of gene expression