The A Level Biology course builds on the work covered in the year 11 science courses, and the new science GCSEs provided a perfect introduction to A level. The course aims to look in detail at a number of exciting biological phenomena and pupils gain a valuable understanding of how life, in a variety of forms, flourishes on the planet. The nature of the course means that experimental work is integrated throughout to embed practical skills and the concepts behind them, within real life examples. Our laboratory facilities provide us with the perfect environment to combine the theoretical and practical elements of the course. Beyond the curriculum the department is partnered with the University of Brighton and supports three students a year completing Nuffield research placements in the summer holidays.