Biology

Course summary

Biology is the study of living organisms and the processes that occur within and around them that ensure life continues. If you are intrigued by the how and why things work the way they do in organisms, then A level Biology is for you. You will further develop your understanding of key Biological concepts such as genetics, physiology and immunity, where you will discover new things, not just about your own body but other organisms as well. Biology is a fantastic pathway into a multitude of different careers and is a desirable subject for many university courses. You will have 2 lessons a week in Biology, one 2 hour lesson and one 3 hour lesson, totally 5 hours of learning. This is often delivered by two different teachers however, this can sometimes vary. You are expected to complete a significant amount of home learning and independent study due to the volume of content in the course. Home and independent learning is supported using Google classroom, where each class will have their own area. Embedded within lesson time over the 2 years are 12 ‘required practical's which are completed in a lab book and assessed.