Biology

Course summary

No subject is moving faster than Biology. With recent advances in our knowledge of genetics, the sequencing of the human genome, and a fierce worldwide debate raging over evolution, stem cell research, cloning, GM crops and many other topics, there is no greater time to be studying Biology. The Lower Sixth syllabus content involves a study of cells at the molecular level and many aspects of physiology and disease. The Upper Sixth syllabus content involves further study of physiology and the key life processes and allows some specialisation in some of the modern aspects of the subject. Biology is concerned with the origins, structure, physiology and behaviour of the living world, both plants and animals, including man. Many important aspects of modern life such as disease, pollution, conservation, world food supplies and public health are considered to relate the subject to the needs of mankind. Although the study of Biology A Level can lead to Higher Education and a career in related sciences, it is also a means of gaining an understanding and appreciation of living organisms and their environments.