Biology

Biology
The laboratories are well-equipped, modernand light. Students also have the opportunityto join the Science Society which runs regularevents throughout the year that are both informative and fun. Tutors have goodcontacts with universities including Oxfordand Cambridge.

What will I study?
· Biology & disease - infectiouspathogens and disease, the digestivesystem, functions of heart and lungs.
· The variety of living organisms -genetic and environmental factors, DNA,the cell cycle, classification & biodiversity.
· Investigative and practical skills - investigating biological problems.

How is the course assessed?
AQA specification AS has two external testsand a practical investigation. A2 also has twoexternal tests and a practical investigation.

What enrichment will there be?
Activities may include:
· Science Society.
· Trips to universities.
· Visiting lecturers.
· Relevant trips.

What could I do next?
Higher education opportunities/further studyare available on successful completion of thecourse. You may go on to study BSc degrees ingeological sciences, genetics and molecularbiology to name a few.
Career opportunities include biologists who areemployed in many organisations includinglaboratories, hospitals, breweries anduniversities.