Biology

Course summary

Biology represents every aspect of life; how do living things work, what makes them similar or unique and how can biological developments influence life now and in the future. At A level, Biology delves deeper and more extensively into the human body, the life of plants, biological processes and the interaction of living things and the environment. It traces the path of Biology through its evolutionary history while bringing students’ knowledge right up to date with the most recent advances in biotechnology and genetic engineering. The course challenges students, with an emphasis on application of ideas and an ability to link concepts.