Biology
Biology is taught by our experienced specialist teachers, supported by a team of technicians in our fantastic new Biology labs within the Flowers Science Centre.
Biology is the study of living organisms and the processes that sustain life, from cells and tissues to whole organisms and ecosystems. It is ideal for students who are curious about how living things function, interact and respond to their environment. Beyond the classroom, students can enrich their understanding through activities such as the Medics and Vets group, dissection club, field trips, and participation in GCSE Science Live!. fostering curiosity and real-world experience in the life sciences.
In the 3rd Form, students explore cell structure and organisation, transport in organisms, human health and infectious disease, developing practical skills in microscopy, observation, data handling and analysis. From the 4th Form, students choose AQA Combined Science or AQA GCSE Biology as a separate subject. The course extends into respiration, photosynthesis, inheritance, ecology and evolution, with required practicals including enzyme investigations, physiological experiments and ecological sampling, developing analytical, evaluative and scientific communication skills.
At A Level (AQA Biology), students study biochemistry, genetics, energy transfers, homeostasis, responses to stimuli and populations. They continue to develop independence in experimental design, data analysis and critical evaluation, with opportunities for fieldwork and engagement in wider biological enrichment. The course prepares students for higher education and careers in medicine, veterinary science, biological research, environmental science and related disciplines.