Biology

Course summary

This award is a two year A Level qualification. Component 1 (Year 12) - Topics 1-4 Component 2 (Year 13) - Topics 1-8 Component 1 Biological Molecules; Cells; Organisms exchange substances with their environment; Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. Component 2 Energy transfers in and between organisms; Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environment; Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems; The control of gene expression. This qualification should enable students to progress on to a Biology degree or a degree that combines biology with another subject such as chemistry. To take both biology and chemistry at A Level would be essential if you wish to study for a degree in medicine or pharmacy. There are various fields of study one may wish to follow such as conservation and microbiology to name but a few