Biology

Each subject will have its own entry requirements. Please see individual courses for more details.

A level subjects, which subjects are you interested in studying?
Please choose SIX subjects.
For each subject please choose an order of preference. Choose option 1 in the subject which you would most like to study, option 2 in your second subject choice and continue until you have your six subject options.

Optional enrichment courses:
you may choose Mathematical Studies in addition to the A Level subjects you will take in Year 12.

Mathematical Studies is a level 3 maths qualification aimed at students who have a level 4,5 or 6 in maths at GCSE. It is designed to improve students’ mathematical and problem solving skills and to help with the maths in other subjects such as the sciences, psychology, geography and economics.

or

The Extended Project Qualification

Biology
A Level
This engaging course will continue to fire your passion for biology, as you study new technologies within the subject. It will develop your fundamental knowledge and understanding of the subject, whilst challenging you to apply your knowledge in new and exciting contexts. You will be expected to use existing and new mathematical techniques to develop your skills of analysis and evaluation. You will consider and discuss moral, social and ethical aspects of the use of biology in society and appreciate how society uses science to inform how decisions are made.

Why biology?
Biology is often studies with other sciences and students can continue to study and work in agriculture, medicine, biotechnology, dentistry, forensic science, marine biology, pharmacology and veterinary science. It is an excellent preparation for sports sciences and psychology.
Students often combine biology with non-scientific subjects and use the skills they acquire to go on to study and work in business management, geography and planning for example.

What’s expected?
We expect you to want to improve your practical skills and be an active and engaged participant in lessons: someone who wants to improve their presenting and listening skills. An A level biology student will be someone who looks forward to working independently on laboratory practical tasks but who can also be an effective team member when undertaking ecological investigations.

In order to study this subject, you are required to achieve either a level 7 in GCSE biology (triple science) or a 7-6 is preferred in Combined science.

Biology is often studied with other sciences and students can continue to study and work in agriculture, medicine, biotechnology, dentistry, forensic science, marine biology, pharmacology and veterinary science. It is an excellent preparation for sports sciences and psychology.
Students oftern combine biology with non-scientific subjects and use the skills they aquire to go onto study and work in business management, geography and planning for example.