A level Biology is a subject for those who like challenge and have an interest, passion and drive to understand how the human body and the organisms around us work. Coursework has been completely redeveloped for A level science and students will have a real opportunity to build their practical and investigation skills both in school and out of school as the course progresses. The field of Biology is rapidly changing and it is an exciting era with new technologies such as DNA sequencing, genetic engineering and stem cell research. Meanwhile, food security is a significant issue for governments as crop yields fall and global temperatures rise. Therefore, the study of Biology is becoming increasingly important both locally and globally. The new course includes exciting content on both familiar core principles such as respiration and photosynthesis as well as new concepts such as protein synthesis and genetic engineering. In the first year of the two year course, students will study key principles in biology including the detailed structure of the cell and the role of biological molecules and enzymes. They will then apply this understanding to explain how we breathe, move blood and defend ourselves from disease. Students will also study other organisms and how they are protected through conservation. In the second year the course develops understanding of the organs in the human body, gene technologies and how the cell is controlled.
Name: Biology Qualification title: GCE A Level in Biology A Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20160303 13:36:29 Updated 20161019 10:34:31
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