Biology

Course summary

Biology in the Sixth Form is very much more concept-driven than at IGCSE; this allows for more application of understanding. A level Biology does not require A level Chemistry and many pupils study Biological Sciences at University without this additional science. The Sixth Form course includes exciting and up-todate topics such as gene technology, the human genome project, biotechnology and the control and regulation of gene expression, as well as more traditional areas such as biochemistry, ecology and aspects of plant, human and animal physiology. The content of the IGCSE course is developed further but several areas will be completely new or in greater depth. The department is growing in size as more and more pupils recognise the value of Biology in a sustainable future and the contribution of Biological research in solving global challenges.