BIOLOGY
Biology is a subject that is never out of the headlines. The relevance of the topics that are studied on this course means that there is a strong element of investigation. Biology is offered as a standard two year course: AS certification in year one, and A2 certification in year two. Additionally we offer a specialised intensive 1-year Biology course combining both AS and A2 level courses leading to a full A-Level Biology qualification.
The specification offered is the AQA syllabus.
Specification Units
Unit 1 BIOL1 Biology and disease
Unit 2 BIOL2 The variety of living organisms
Unit 3 Internal Assessment Investigative and practical skills in AS Biology
Unit 4 BIOL4 Populations and environment
Unit 5 BIOL5 Control in cells and in organisms
Unit 6 Internal Assessment Investigative and practical skills in A2 Biology
Biology is an excellent qualification toward University entrance and can lead to a variety of exciting professions such as medicine, veterinary science, forensic science and zoology.
