Biology

Course summary

Biology is a diverse, dynamic and rigorous subject, requiring a variety of different skills which enable us to understand the natural world. The study of Biology facilitates appreciation of current issues such as gene technology, stem cell technology and cancer research. Biology is also at the forefront of the most challenging intellectual problems such as managing the environment and control of human populations, understanding the most elemental building blocks of life and the workings of key organs in the human body. The Biology course provides breadth and depth of coverage for its range of topics, which include learning about human body systems, microbes, plants and the environment. Pupils considering taking Biology should have a good (I)GCSE functional level of Chemistry and Mathematics, the ability to write clearly and concisely and a retentive memory.