Biology

Course summary

Biology A Level teaching is split over two years, where pupils will develop a more in depth understanding of concepts covered at GCSE, as well as learning new cellular and biochemical components of the course. There is also a Practical Endorsement element, where pupils are assessed on a series of Required Practical experiments over the two year period. Year 1 Biological molecules, Cell structure and division, cell membranes, immunity, Exchange surfaces and transport in animals and plants, DNA, RNA and protein synthesis, diversity and selection, classification. Year 2 Photosynthesis and respiration, energy transfer and nutrient cycles, stimuli and responses, nervous coordination, homeostasis, Genetics, populations and evolution, populations and ecosystems, Gene expression, genome projects and gene technologies.