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A LEVEL, SCIENCE

Biology – A Level

Start Date : September 2026
Location : Telford 6th, Wellington Campus

COURSE FEATURES

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Provides a deep understanding of living organisms

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Develops critical thinking and analytical skills

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Opens pathways to science-related degrees and careers

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Enhances awareness of ethical and climate issues

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Explore the science of living organisms, understand the ever-changing field of genetic engineering and discover the issues affecting today’s world.

You’ll develop your theoretical understanding, exploring a diverse range of topics from cellular structure and DNA through to evolution and ecosystems, using laboratory experiments and demonstrations.

Units/Topics:
– Cell structure
– Biomols
– Nucleic acids
– Enzymes
– Membranes
– Cell division
– Exchange in animals
– Transport in animals
– Disease and immunity
– Biodiversity
– Classification and evolution
– Photosynthesis
– Respiration
– Commuincation through homeostasis
– Nervous control and brain structure
– Hormonal system and glands
– Muscles
– Kidneys and osmoregulation
– Fight or flight response
– Plant response
– Mutation
– Gene control
– Biotech
– Genetic crosses
– Evolution and genetic drift
– Artificial selection
– Ecosystems
– Populations

Work placement opportunities:
University laboratories, Eurofins, CPI, GSK, GlaxoSmithKline, NFU
Progressing to: Degree courses in biology, human biology, environmental science, physiotherapy, forensic science, medicine, nursing, dentistry, psychology and pharmacy or into employment

Aspirational careers: Microbiologist, pharmacologist, marine research, nanotechnology, academic research, ecologist, nature conservationist
5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 including English and maths with 2 GCSEs in science both at grade 6, maths grade 6 and English language grade 5
Exams
Trips will include visits to university laboratories, Preston Montford to complete field work and Chester Zoo. You will also have the opportunity to compete in the Biology Olympiad and BioCraft competitions.

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