Biology

Course summary

Biology is the study of living organisms and the natural world around us. This course is excellent for students who are interested in biology whether you want to study it further at university or not. The course includes many of the same topics as GCSE in more detail and at a higher level. Students will also have the opportunity to improve their lab and practical skills as there is a practical component to the course. Year 1 - A Level Topics 1 – 4: Paper 1 • Biological molecules • Cells • Organisms exchange substances with their environment • Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms Year 2 – A Level Topics 5 – 8: Paper 2 • Energy transfers in and between organisms • Organisms responds to changes in their internal and external environments • Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems • The control of gene expression