Biology

Course summary

The IB Science courses encourage students to develop scientific knowledge and understanding, whilst building critical thinking, analytical and observational skills. They ensure that you can be actively engaged in future scientific discoveries and decisions. You will become critically aware, as global citizens, of the ethical implications of using science and technology, and develop an appreciation for the possibilities and limitations of science and technology. Biology is a vital and fast changing area of study in the 21st Century, with growing pressure in human population and the environment. Through the study of Biology, you will become aware of science in a global context. You will acquire a body of knowledge, methods and techniques, which characterise the study of science and technology. The course places an emphasis on practical and investigative approaches to learning. All DP students will undertake the Group 4 project, a collaborative project across the sciences, working together to design, implement, assess and report on an area of scientific investigation. This project is held in the Autumn Term of the Lower Sixth.