Biology

Course summary

How do enzymes work? Why is biodiversity important? How do organisms exchange gases with their environments? What role does the kidney play in homeostasis? What happens during photosynthesis? These questions and many others will be answered during the Biology A Level course which follows the AQA syllabus. Of the topics covered, it takes a broad approach, building on many explored at GCSE and introducing new ones. Practical work is an important part of the course which is conducted in lessons and is assessed in the written papers. Topics covered are: 1. Biological molecules 2. Cells 3. The exchange of materials between an organism and its environment 4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms 5. Energy transfers in and between organisms 6. Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments. 7. Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems 8. The control of gene expression. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES/PROGRESSION A Level Biology is one of the Russell Group Universities facilitating subjects and therefore, the higher skills needed for the subject are widely recognised whatever higher education course is chosen. It is an important A Level for any student hoping to pursue one of the many careers in the medical profession or a higher education course involving any aspect of the natural world.