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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. If you’re considering a science-based career, such as medicine, physiotherapy or pharmacy, biology is the perfect specialism. All topics will be assessed at the end of the second year by examination.
Topics and units
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
Careers and progression
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
Entry requirements
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
What to do next
If you are interested in applying for this course, please click ‘apply now‘ on this page or at the top of any page, and create an website account or sign in an account you have already created and complete the application form.
To find out more information about our courses and college life, you can visit an open event to meet our team and check out our facilities for yourself.
Type
Full time
Duration
2 years
Campus
Haybridge Road
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