Study Biology

At Ryburn Sixth


Choose Ryburn Sixth for your course in A-Level Biology, where we strive to stimulate students’ interest and enjoyment for biological sciences. 

In addition to learning about facts and principles of biology, this course will help its students develop critical thinking, planning of investigations skills as well as the power of analysis. 

Our excellent teachers, strive to provide students with knowledge and confidence to deal with any challenges that they might face. Whilst also providing support to their students, so that they are able to achieve their potential. 

We hope to further that confidence by providing our students with the opportunity to experience the field through trips such as residential fieldwork in Yorkshire. Our resources also enable our students to learn and develop their existing knowledge. This qualification opens up several different career/higher education opportunities such as; Marine Biology, Zoology, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science. 

 

What will I study?

Qualification: A-Level Biology

Exam board: AQA

Entry Requirement: minimum 6 in Biology or 6,6 in combined science, 5 in maths

Biology is taught over two years. Learners will study the following topics.

Year 1:
- Biological Molecules
- Cells
- Immune System & Viruses
- Classification
- Biodiversity
- Exchange and transport

Year 2:
- Energy Transfers
- Organisms Responsiveness
- Inheritance
- Gene Expression
- Ecosystems

 
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