Biology

Course summary

An A Level in Biology is necessary for anyone wishing to study any of the branches of the Biological Sciences at degree level. It is also very important for anyone hoping for a career in the medical profession (medicine, physiotherapy or ophthalmic etc.), the pharmaceutical industry (pharmacy, pharmacology, forensics etc.) or the environmental sciences. Biology is highly regarded as a qualification in itself though, when students opt to enter directly into industry. It is very important to understand how organisms function: learners are guided to develop their analytical skills, to use their knowledge of anatomy (the way an organism is put together), physiology (the way all of the bits work together), and biochemistry (the chemical reactions inside the cells) to explain observations about animals and plants.