Biology

Course summary

Biological research and understanding are progressing at a rapid rate making it a fascinating subject to study, with an ever-developing curriculum. Since the turn of the millennium, the world has seen the complete sequencing of the human genome, advances in the therapeutic use of stem cells and further analysis to explain climate change. Biology is an excellent choice for those pursuing Medicine and other healthcare related degrees, Veterinary Science, Dentistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science and Pharmacy. Biology also makes an excellent choice alongside a broader range of subjects, such as Geography, Psychology, History or Languages, because the skills of analysis and application are of great use in certain areas of law, politics, business and journalism. Biologists are encouraged to attend evening Science Society events and participate in events run by the Royal Society of Biology, including the Biology Olympiad, Nancy Rothwell Biological Drawing competitions and the Photography competition. Sixth Form Biologists compete to be part of an editorial team who write and publish a school Biology magazine once a year. The title of this magazine, Discovery, comes from the name of one of the expeditions Old Cheltonian Dr E. A. Wilson (1872-1912) took to Antarctica with Scott and Shackleton.