Why choose A level Biology?
In Biology you will study human anatomy and physiology, genetics, the cause and treatment of disease, immunity, the environment and much more. A qualification in biology demonstrates that you have good analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to learn and apply detailed content knowledge.
You will be taught using a range of techniques that will enable you to learn successfully in the classroom but also develop their independent working skills. A number of core practical experiments are completed to aid understanding and develop practical skills
Students will be taught using a range of techniques that will aim to develop them so they are capable of learning effectively on their own as well as in the classroom. There are a number of core experiments that need to be completed by students to aid their understanding and develop their practical skills.
Course type: A level
Board: AQA
Entry requirements – GCSE grade 6 in science and grade 4 in maths
| Unit | Content |
| 1. Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and Health | The role of lifestyle in health and disease Gas exchange and circulation Genetic inheritance and disorders Structure and function of biological molecules |
| 2. Development, Plants and Climate Change | Embryonic development and cell differentiation Structure and function of plants Photosynthesis Impact of climate change on living organisms |
| 3. Environment and Survival | Ecology and ecosystems Biodiversity and classification Adaptation and natural selection Conservation and sustainability |
| 4. Energy, Exercise and Coordination | Respiration and ATP Muscles and movement Nervous system and coordination Hormonal control and homeostasis |
There is no coursework for biology A Level, but students will be asked questions about the core experiments they have studied in the course. The course is assessed with three 2-hour exams. One exam includes a scientific article that is studied prior to the examination.
What doors will this open up for me?
Biology is a subject that leads on to many different careers including medicine, veterinary science, genetics, biotechnology, nursing, marine biology, microbiology, pathology, forensic science, law and teaching
