Biology

Course summary

Throughout the A-level course, students learn skills that allow them to communicate using appropriate biological terminology, analyse, criticise, argue and discuss. Practical and investigative skills are developed including the ability to pose and define scientific problems, select appropriate apparatus and methods, analyse and interpret data and evaluate their methodology, evidence and data. Many of the lessons will be structured with teacher-led discussion and note-taking, but a variety of other teaching methods will be used to ensure that students are actively involved in learning throughout the course and can work independently when required. A range of practical work will be carried out throughout the course to allow the development of practical and investigative skills.