Biology

Why study this course? 

Biology is the study of living organisms and how these interact with each other and their environments. Biology is really a multidisciplinary subject that is made of many different and interdependent fields, covers a broad range of topics and has aspects to interest a wide range of students. It is a pre-requisite subject for many degrees in Biological Science and science-related fields of study. 

What interests should you have? 

An interest in the finer detail of how life works and interacts from the smallest cells to global relationships. 

How will you be assessed? 

• Paper 1: Written exam: 2 hours, 91 marks, 35% of A-Level, 
• Paper 2: Written exam: 2 hours, 91 marks, 35% of A-Level, 
• Paper 3: Written exam: 2 hours, 78 marks, 30% of A-Level 

What will the course cover? 

Biological molecules, cells, organisms and their behaviour, relationships and energy transfer between them, genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems and the control of gene expression. 

Career choices 

•  Doctor 
•  Clinical molecular geneticist 
•  Nature conservation officer 
•  Pharmacologist 
•  Research scientist 
•  Vet 
•  Secondary school teacher 
•  Marine biologist 
•  Dentist