A Level Biology

In A Level Biology you will learn about the body and the processes it goes through each and every day to keep us alive. You will investigate how food is broken down and how it converts into energy to allow us to work, move and live.

The course includes biochemistry, genetics, DNA finger printing, genetic modification and biotechnologies.
You will participate in laboratory work and develop technical and scientific skills.

There is mathematical content in this course, so you may wish to add A Level Mathematics or to your study programme to support your success.

Course Content

What Modules will you Study?

The course includes biochemistry, genetics, DNA finger printing, genetic modification and biotechnologies.
You will participate in laboratory work and develop technical and scientific skills.

How long is the course?

Full time over 2 Years

Where will I learn?

The Sixth Form - Rating Lane Campus

How much will this course cost?

Please refer to the College fees policy, for more information please contact Student.Services@furness.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements?

To study this A Level course you will need a minimum of five GCSEs at
Grade 4 or above, this must include:

GCSE Maths grade 5 or above

GCSE Combined Science 5:5 or above OR grade 5 in GCSE Biology AND grade 5
in either GCSE Chemistry or GCSE Physics.

If you have grade 3 in
English you will study this alongside your other subjects. Our A Level courses
may be studied as a programme of three A Level subjects or as blended programme
with one or two vocational subjects. Please check individual course pages for
entry requirements. Honours programme students will have a minimum average GSCE
score of 6.0. In addition to studying three A Level subjects, Honours students
will be enrolled on an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). The Honours
Programme prepares students for university, supporting development of key skills
such as independent research and report writing. If you wish to study biological
or medical sciences at university, you must take A Level Chemistry alongside
Biology.

Progression

What opportunities will this lead to?

Biology students often go on to study science related degrees at university. Studying biology can help you achieve your career goals in occupations such as medicine, dentistry, vetinary medicine, physiotherapy, optometry and nursing.

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