Biology A Level

Many aspects of the course regularly appear on the national news (recent examples being climate change, viruses, and clinical trials for new drugs). You will focus on our physical bodies, looking at how the human body functions when both well and unwell, why the government is so keen for us to exercise, explore heart and lung physiology, and drugs in sport. There is also significant overlap with A Levels in Geography (ecosystems, succession, conservation of species and climate change), PE (human anatomy and physiology), and Psychology (brain structure and function, and how we perceive the visual world).

As with the other sciences, the study of Biology helps you to build up skills in research, problem-solving, organisation and analytical skills. Some of the content we cover includes Chemistry and Maths, but it is not necessary for you to study these alongside Biology at A Level; we will teach you all the Chemistry and Maths that you need to know.

To support your exams, your abilities in effective memorising techniques, applying knowledge, analysis and evaluation will also be developed to maximise your final grade. Our detailed and extensive support materials will hugely benefit you over the two years of the course. Practical work is a critical part of the programme, so we will work to enhance your skills to enable a smooth transition to university or employment.

Year 1 Modules

Lifestyle, health and risk

Genes and health

Voice of the genome

Biodiversity and natural resources

Year 2 Modules

On the wild side

Immunity, infection and forensics

Run for your life

Grey matter

100% Exam

Exam Board: Edexcel

Five GCSEs at Grade 5 including:

Grade 6 in GCSE Maths

Grade 6 in GCSE Biology

Grade 6 in another GCSE Science or GCSE Double Science

Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature

There is an exceptionally wide range of careers available to Biology students. These range from lab-based or fieldwork research anywhere in the world, to medical and health-related careers.

Students who recently completed their course with us are taking Genetics at Birmingham University, Dentistry at Bristol University, Medicine at Keele University, Biomedical Sciences at Manchester University, Biology at Nottingham University and Zoology at Southampton University. We have also had students move onto apprenticeship courses in the scientific field.