Biology

Life explored. Discovery begins here.

Biology literally means the study of life, and so studying A-Level biology will give students the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around them.

Students will gain an understanding of how society makes decisions about scientific issues, as well some of the ways in which the scientific community contributes to the success of the economy and society.

What you will study

Module 2: Foundations in Biology – Includes microscopy, cell structure, biological molecules, enzymes, membranes, and cell division.

Module 3: Exchange and Transport – Covers exchange surfaces, breathing, and transport systems in both animals and plants.

Module 4: Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease – Focuses on communicable diseases, prevention and the immune system, biodiversity, and classification and evolution.

Module 5: Communication, Homeostasis and Energy – Explores communication and homeostasis, excretion as an example of homeostatic control, neuronal communication, hormonal communication, plant and animal responses, photosynthesis, and respiration.

Module 6: Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems – Covers cellular control, patterns of inheritance, manipulating genomes, cloning and biotechnology, ecosystems, and populations and sustainability

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Next steps - where might it lead?

Studying Biology can lead to degrees such as: Medicine, Nursing and Dentistry Veterinary Science Pharmacy Psychology Sports Science Life and Natural Sciences

What experience and skills will you gain?

You’ll develop a broad set of transferable and careerready skills, including:

• Attention to detail and a logical mind.
• Mathematical skills to be able to analyse and interpret data, including examining the problem of surface area to volume ratio.
•  Practical laboratory skills, including microscope use, testing for biological molecules, seeing how external factors affect enzymes/membranes, and dissection.
• Critical thinking regarding how scientific breakthroughs impact the economy and society.

Future careers - where might this take you?

Graduates can pursue careers such as:

• Medicine (Doctor) (£38,831 – £161,600+)
• Veterinarian (£34,000 – £100,000)
• Pharmacologist (£34,600 – £78,700)
• Marine Biologist (£30,000 – £90,000)
• Nature Conservation Officer (£26,500 – £53,000)