Biology

Course summary

Science at St Augustine's Priory • Passionate and academically rigorous teaching from subject specialists • Small supportive classes to develop self-confidence and independence • Extra-curricular science clubs • Leadership opportunities in Science events Mathematics and Science are popular combinations • Opportunities to take part in competitions and the Level Science Olympiads • Science is highly regarded by all universities, as such A Levels in Science will positively help to shape your future Almost all of the pupils who continue with Science at university attain places at their first choice institution. Biology is the study of all living organisms and how they interact with their surrounding environment. It is a diverse and fascinating subject that branches from one extreme to the next. It links the molecules that make us to how we interact and affect the biosphere that surrounds us. Biology is a Science that is rapidly developing and constantly evolving. The more we explore Biology the more we are faced with ethical decisions. For example, should we use embryonic stem cells in medicine? Where do we draw the line regarding cloning? Should we do prenatal genetic screening? And if so, which genes?