Biology

Why study this subject?

Students gain an exciting insight into the contemporary world of biology. The course is academically demanding and covers key concepts of biological science and practical skills are integrated throughout the course. This combination of academic challenge and practical focus ensures the course is pacey and exciting, perfect grounding for those of you thinking about the medical or biological sciences at university. At St Dunstan’s we aim to make you a skilled biologist who is able to apply their knowledge to practical work in our state-of-the art labs in our STEM building. We will challenge you and support you to be the very best you can be.

Course Overview

Biological molecules, cells, and organisms exchange substances with their environment, genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms, energy transfers, organisms responding to changes in their environment, genetics and gene expression. There is also a strong practical element. AQA has set 12 required practicals, but many more are included as part of the course.

Entry Requirements

(I)GCSE grade 8 or above in biology, or 8,8 in double science, and a grade 7 or above in mathematics.