Biology

Course summary

A Level Biology aims to inspire and nurture students’ passion and curiosity for the living world. It will involve studying some of the most recent and exciting advances in the subject, such as the regulation of gene expression, genetic engineering, immunology, stem cell research and medicine, as well as a more detailed study of the core biological principles and processes introduced at GCSE. It is an ever-changing field of study with recent discoveries often discussed and debated in lessons. Biology is an obvious choice for students interested in Medicine, Veterinary Science or Dentistry, but there are also a multitude of Biological Science courses beyond the A Level to suit every interest. For those scientists and engineers planning to take Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics A Levels, Biology makes an excellent fourth subject choice, particularly given the opportunities in the growing fields of medical physics, biochemical engineering, biotechnology and genetic engineering.