Biology

Course summary

Biology is a subject that opens many career paths, including medicine, zoology, natural sciences and horticulture. e AQA Biology A level course takes you on a journey from the biochemistry of life to the ecology of biomes. It builds on GCSE knowledge and explores topics in a more detailed and comprehensive way, such as the inner workings of the cell, the physiology of major organs and why sharks must keep swimming when they are asleep. Alongside the theory, there are many opportunities for practical work. ese include chromatography, biochemistry, dissections, microbiology and genetic engineering. ere is also a three day residential eld trip, during which students are immersed in ecological eld work and the statistics that are essential when analysing data. Built into the course are 12 Required Practicals that help to develop scientic skills and techniques. e AS Biology course covers the rst 4 units of the A level course, which are covered in Year 12.