Biology

Course summary

Biologists are tackling some of the toughest challenges we face in the 21st century from conservation to cancer research. If you’d like to take a closer look at the world around you and find out more about how the body works too, Biology could be a good A-level choice. It’s a subject that will stretch you intellectually but you’ll also find it deeply interesting and rewarding. What you’ll study You’ll cover a wide range of topics including cell biology, human physiology, respiration and photosynthesis, biochemistry, DNA, ecology, inheritance and selection, and classification. Along the way, you’ll develop skills in collecting, presenting and evaluating data, statistical analysis, and laboratory practical techniques. We’ll also teach you how to use your existing knowledge and principles to explain unfamiliar concepts. This is a subject where you’ll need to read widely – not just textbooks but also specialist books and scientific journals. You’ll also attend lectures, take part in discussions, carry out practical and project work, and observe computer simulations. Where Biology can take you Biology helps open doors to a wide range of careers in areas like medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary science, agriculture and conservation. It’s ideal preparation for further biological studies at university and is highly regarded in applications for other degree courses because of the breadth of ground covered and rigorous subject content.