Biology

Course summary

A-level Biology will enable students to acquire a systematic body of biological knowledge and an appreciation of its significance. It is a subject that can provide great enjoyment and respect for all living organisms. This course develops many of the topics that students may have already studied and introduces some of the exciting areas of Biology in the contemporary world. Students may study, for example, the influence that genes have on our development, new gene and biotechnologies, environmental issues and aspects of human health. It is hoped that this course will help students to gain some understanding of the dynamic and exciting nature of biology today, and an awareness of the ethical, technological and economic aspects of the subject. Assessment is by examination and internally assessed laboratory based practical tasks.