Biology

Our A-Level Biology course examines life and living organisms in depth, exploring areas like their structure, function, growth, evolution, as well as their classification and distribution.

This field is at the cutting edge of science, significantly contributing to global health and safety improvements.

Biology continuously offers new insights that aid in developing innovative solutions and technologies, aimed at enhancing public health and preserving the environment.

This course is ideal for students eager to make a meaningful contribution to contemporary scientific challenges.

Key topics include:

• Biological Molecules
• Cells and Membranes
• Cell Cycle and Immune System
• Exchange Surfaces
• Mass Transport
• Genetic Material and Diversity
• Populations
• Photosynthesis and Respiration
• Ecosystems
• Survival and Response
• Homeostasis
• Inheritance and Evolution
• Mutations and Gene Expression
• Gene Technology

The students also do a number of practicals over the two years, including 12 required practicals which go towards their Practical Endorsement.

The AQA (Assessment and Qualifications Alliance), is the examining board for our Biology A-Level course. 

This board is in charge of setting the syllabus and assessing the examinations, ensuring that students meet the rigorous academic standards expected in this subject.

If you have studied double award science, you will need to have achieved two grade 6s; if you have studied separate sciences, you will need a grade 6 in Biology and then another grade 6 in either Chemistry or Physics. You also must achieve at least a grade 5 in GCSE Maths and English Language.

For those considering a broader academic path, we offer the chance to combine A-Level studies with a BTEC qualification.

Our Mixed Programme is designed to accommodate various academic interests, providing a versatile path to higher education.

Our trips include a Question of Taste at the University of Lancashire, a classification trip to Chester Zoo, STEM day at Lancaster University, and much more.
Staff in the department run the Medical Science Society and Allied Health Society and there are also opportunities to take part in competitions like Intermediate Biology Olympiad and some university quizzes.

Most of our students onto further study at university, although some also do apprenticeships.There is a wide range of university courses that students go on to do, most of them Biology-related, and these include Biochemistry, Bioscience, Medicine, Vet Science, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Marine Biology, Nursing, Midwifery, and many more!

Chemistry, Maths, Physics and Statistics A-Level.