Biology

Course summary

Students during the course of two years will complete the following topics: 1. Biological molecules 2. Cells, viruses and plant and animal reproduction 3. Classification and biodiversity 4. Exchange and transport 5. Photosynthesis and respiration 6. Microbiology and pathogens 7. Modern genetics 8. Origins of genetic variation 9. Control systems (kidneys, skin and homeostasis) ​10. Ecology, conservation and man’s effect on the environment. Students taking A level biology have taken a wide range of subjects at university including, nursing medicine, dentistry, neuroscience, biomedical science, pharmacy, environmental science and criminology.