Biological life is every part of us. You will explore the world at a molecular level, through cells, organism, genetics, and their relationships with the environment.
Studying in the Science department will give you access to state-of-the-art scientific laboratories, specialist equipment and an experienced technical team, to help you to achieve and explore the scientific world.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in field trips as part of the practical endorsement qualification. Previous students have travelled to Scarborough and Southport to test various sites and improve their teamwork, research and analytical skills.
You will develop your scientific knowledge to a high standard, covering a range of modules:.
Biological Molecules: All life on Earth exists as cells and share a common chemistry, providing indirect evidence for evolution. Despite their great variety, the cells of all living organisms contain only a few groups of carbon-based compounds that interact in similar ways. You will study these biological molecules and interactions.
Cells: All life on Earth exists as cells. These have basic features in common. Differences between cells are due to the addition of extra features. You will study features of cells, including the cell surface membrane, and methods of cell reproduction.
Organisms exchange substances with their environment: The internal environment of a cell or organism is different from its external environment. The exchange of substances between the internal and external environments takes place at exchange surfaces. You will study these surfaces and the different ways in which exchange occurs.
Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms: Biodiversity is reflected in the vast number of species of organisms, in the variation of individual characteristics within a single species and in the variation of cell types within a single multicellular organism. You will study the cause and types of variation within and between species.
- 1640 individual applications received for our Science and Maths courses
- Specialist science laboratories with cutting edge equipment
- Science support sessions
- Medicine Taster Days
- University visits
- Biology field trips
- Industry trips
- Visiting speakers from well-established Alumni
Our past students studying this course have gone on to:
The University of Manchester - Pharmacy
University of Plymouth - Optometry
University of Cambridge - Natural Sciences
The University of Manchester - Biology with a Modern Language
The University of Edinburgh - Geology
Leeds Beckett University - Psychology
The University of Manchester - Children's Nursing
University of Bristol - Mechanical Engineering
University of Liverpool - Zoology
University of Liverpool - Medicine
University of Leeds - Mechatronics and Robotics
RAF Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
University College London (University of London) - Natural Sciences
The University of Huddersfield - Sport Science
The University of Manchester - Mathematics and Physics
The University of Salford - Sport Rehabilitation
The University of Sheffield - Zoology
Manchester Metropolitan University - Biology with study in Europe, North America or Australia
The University of Salford - Physiotherapy
The University of Manchester - Psychology
The University of Manchester - Biomedical Sciences
University of Wales, Cardiff - Biomedical Sciences
Nottingham Trent University - Biochemistry
The University of Manchester - Chemistry with Industrial Experience
The University of Salford - Sports Science
Lancaster University - Biological Sciences
Liverpool John Moores University Degree - Biomedical Science with Foundation Year
Apprenticeship at Concord Dental Practice – Dental Nurse
The University of York - Genetics
The University of Manchester - Dentistry
University College Chester - Adult Nursing
University of Bradford - Pharmacy
The University of Manchester - Children's Nursing
The University of Nottingham - Pharmacy
University of Central Lancashire - Paramedic Practice
Leeds Beckett University - Sport and Exercise Science
Teesside University - Forensic Biology
University of Leeds - Pharmacology
Lancaster University - Biology with Psychology
Course Key Details
| Course Type | : | A-Level |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Board | : | AQA |
| Pass Rate | : | 94% |
| Assessment | : | 100% exam |
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