In year 1 we introduce the practical assessment, a series of 11 different areas of practical work that will be covered over the two years. You will then cover foundations in biology which covers the basic concepts required for the whole course (including the biochemical molecules, DNA, cells and enzymes), exchange and transport (which covers areas including how molecules are transported in both plants and animals and the structures involved in these processes) and biodiversity evolution and disease (which looks at diseases and prevention in both animals and plants, biodiversity and evolution). At the end of year 1, you will sit 2 examinations covering all of these concepts. Year 2 focuses on the two remaining units, communication, homeostasis and energy (including homeostatic control, nervous control, plant communication, photosynthesis and respiration) and genetics, evolution and ecosystem (covering Mendelian genetics, manipulating genomes, genetic technologies, cloning and biotechnology, ecosystems, populations and sustainability). Examination techniques and the mathematical and practical requirements are taught throughout the whole two years. Biology at the A level is a real interdisciplinary subject. It not only requires a sound understanding of GCSE Biology but will also utilise some knowledge from chemistry and mathematics as well as requires a good level of English language to deal not only with the examinations but also the range of new words that are covered. Due to this, A-level biology is a highly favourable qualification for Universities and employers alike. We have a large number of students applying for a range of different Biology degrees (including Biology, zoology, botany, marine biology, ecology and conservation) based courses (including medicine, dentistry, veterinary, biomedical sciences, nursing and dental hygiene) as well as others including psychology, economics, law and business based qualifications.