Biology

Course summary

Biology is the study of life: why not delve deeper into exactly how humans work? Increasingly popular, Biology represents one of the largest A Level groups at Sixth Form level. It is an important prerequisite subject for many university courses, but some students will study Biology purely for interest and enjoyment. It is a fascinating subject improving students’ knowledge of every day, biologically relevant topics such as how the human body works, the causes and progression of diseases and genetic engineering, including the integral part they play in today’s fastmoving society. Careers for which Biology would be valuable include: Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science and Pharmacy, as well as the Biomedical, Biotechnology and Food Industries.