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Biology is a diverse and popular subject. Covering topical issues, such as medical science, genetic engineering, biotechnology, and the environment, you'll develop an essential knowledge and understanding of some of its key areas.
A Level of Biology builds on your understanding and appreciation of scientific methods while developing your confidence in practical skills, mathematics, and problem-solving. This encourages you to take an interest in global scientific issues and new developments.
All Loughborough College Sixth Form courses have minimum entry requirements of at least five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language and Maths.
Subject-Specific Entry Requirements:GCSE Maths and Science (Double Science or two 'traditional' sciences) in grade 6.
20 hours per week
Year 12:
Biological molecules
Microscopy and cell structure of bacteria, plants, and animals
Cell division
Transport across cell membranes
Cell recognition and immunity
The importance of a gas exchange system in living organisms
Human gas exchange and what happens when things go wrong
Digestion of absorption of the food we eat
Cardiovascular system and oxygen carriage
DNA, genes, and chromosomes
Genetic diversity and mutation
Genetic diversity and adaptation
Classification of species
Year 13:
Photosynthesis
Energy transfer in an ecosystem
Respiration
Nutrient cycling
Responding to changes in the environment in different organisms
Nervous co-ordination
Muscles and muscle contraction
Homeostasis: controlling blood glucose and water level
Inheritance
Populations and evolution
Control of gene expression
Gene technology
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