What will I study?
Biology is the study of living organisms and covers a wide variety of topics including organisms, cells, exchange and mass transport, biochemistry, genetics and ecosystems. In fact, biological issues are never far from the headlines, be they G.M crops, HIV, the human genome, obesity or deforestation. Students will learn about the biology behind contemporary issues such as DNA structure, mutations and control within the human body. They will also explore the different types of cloning and inherited change, along with cell recognition and the immune system.
There are three examinations:
Paper 1:
• Biological Molecules
• Cells
• Organisms exchange substances with their environment
• Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
Paper 2:
• Energy transfer in and between
organisms
• Organisms respond to changes in the internal and
external environments
• Genetics, populations, evolution and
ecosystems
• The control of gene expression
Paper 3: Covers a range of previously mentioned eight topics.
Where will it lead?
A qualification in Biology can lead to a variety of jobs and careers including Nursing, Medicine, Radiology, Dentistry, Research, Fieldwork, Pharmaceuticals, Pathology, Conservation and Physiotherapy, to name but a few.
Links with other courses
Chemistry, Geography, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology and Applied Science.
