Course Summary
Studying biology leads to a wide range of directly related professions including medicine, physiotherapy, optometry, pharmacy, biomedical engineering, research science, microbiology, marine biology, conservation, ecology, environmental management, food science, agricultural engineering, and zoology.
The transferable skills gained by studying biology are widely valued in a diverse range of careers including accountancy, law, business analysis, and psychology (Biology is a requirement for some Psychology degrees).
Careers / Progression
Biological careers can be fascinating and rewarding. A Level biology prepares you to progress onto further or higher education, to follow courses in biology, biology- related fields, one of the other sciences or subjects or to enter employment where knowledge of biology would be useful. It is an exceptionally good foundation for careers in human biology, ecology, environmental biology, cell and molecular biology and in applied areas such as forestry, wildlife or biotechnology. Biology also is an excellent foundation for students planning to attend medical, dental, veterinary, chiropractic, physical therapy, physician’s assistant or optometry schools.
Entry Requirements
Grade 6/6 in Combined Science or grade 6 in Biology. Grade 6 in Maths.
Examination Board
Assessment
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Component |
Percentage |
Content |
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Paper 1 |
35% |
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Paper 2 |
35% |
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Paper 3 |
30% |
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Careers / Progression
Biological careers can be fascinating and rewarding. A Level biology prepares you to progress onto further or higher education, to follow courses in biology, biology- related fields, one of the other sciences or subjects or to enter employment where knowledge of biology would be useful. It is an exceptionally good foundation for careers in human biology, ecology, environmental biology, cell and molecular biology and in applied areas such as forestry, wildlife or biotechnology. Biology also is an excellent foundation for students planning to attend medical, dental, veterinary, chiropractic, physical therapy, physician’s assistant or optometry schools.