Biology

AQA GCSE Certificate in Biology builds upon the knowledge and skills you have acquired during Years 7, 8 and 9.

The AQA Biology course aims to help you become confident in an increasingly self and planet aware world. It will help you develop an informed interest in matters of scientific importance through the development of relevant knowledge and skills, useful not only in the application of Biology, but in many other subjects as well. The content is taught using real life examples of biology in action and the emphasis of the course is to demonstrate its relevance to everyday life.

A detailed breakdown of the content is listed below:

• Cell Biology
• Organisation
• Infection and response
• Bioenergetics
• Homeostasis and response
• Inheritance and evolution
• Ecology

Throughout the course there is a strong emphasis on practical work. This leads to a real sense of achievement and helps understanding of the subject. Practical skills are assessed formally as part of the written examinations.

Biology leads to a wide range of courses and careers with students regularly going on to study Biology and related courses e.g. Biochemistry, Zoology, Marine Ecology, Equine Science, Psychology, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Optometry, Physiotherapy and other science and non-science degrees. Taking Biology complements well the study of other Science subjects as similar skills are developed and reinforced. The communication, numeracy, application and problem-solving skills you develop stand you in good stead as a preparation for all courses at university.

GCSE Biology Specification Link