Biology

Course summary

Biology is at the forefront of some of the biggest challenges facing us in the 21st century, from the conservation of endangered species to overcoming antibiotic resistance and developing methods that can be used to increase crop growth for an evergrowing population. Biology allows you to question and challenge these issues in order to create a more sustainable and healthy future. The IB Diploma course aims to develop a broad, general understanding of the principles of Biology. The study of life makes progress through not only advances in techniques, but also pattern recognition, controlled experiments and collaboration between scientists. Unifying themes provide frameworks for interpretation and help us make sense of the living world: Form and function, Unity and diversity, Continuity and change, and Interaction and interdependence are four of the themes around which this biology syllabus is constructed. The SL course provides students with a fundamental understanding of biology and experience of the associated skills. The HL course requires students to increase their knowledge and understanding of the subject, and so provides a solid foundation for further study at the university level.