Introduction
Biology is a captivating and deeply rewarding subject that brings the natural world into focus. Designed to help you bridge the step up from GCSE with confidence, the course offers an engaging balance of practical experimentation and key theory - preparing you to stand out in a wide range of scientifc fields.
Where does it lead?
Students who study Biology may go on to a Biology related degree course. Many of our students enter higher education in the following fields: Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Healthcare, Biomedicine, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Physiology, Ecology and Conservation.
Course details
A Level Biology builds on the concepts and skills developed at GCSE. Topics covered include: Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Genetics and Ecology.
Units for A Level: Studied in Year 12 & Year 13 and examined in the summer of Year 13
Paper 1 Exam 35% of A Level, 2hrs
Paper 2 Exam 35% of A Level, 2hrs
Paper 3 Exam 30% of A Level, 2hrs