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, DNS 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.
This course will start in September 2024.
This course will next start in Sept 2024
Course Content
What Modules will you Study?
TBC
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?
Five GCSEs in total, grade 4 or above, to include:
GCSE Biology grade 6 or above
GCSE Chemistry grade 5 or above
GCSE Maths grade 5 or above
GCSE English grade 4 or above
Combined science awards are accepted as follows:
GCSE Combined Science AQA Trilogy grade 5/6 or above
GCSE Synergy grade 6/6 or above
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.