Welcome to Biology!
Planning on studying A-level or IB Biology:
Biology is the study of living things, but not just animals and plants. You’ll also learn about the molecules that make living things work, the cells that they’re made from, the systems within plants and animals, and the interconnections between organisms.
Why study Biology?
Studying Biology will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology literally means the study of life - and if that’s not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers.
Many people use A-level or IB Biology in their future studies or work. Even if you don’t decide to work in biology, studying it still develops useful and transferable skills for other careers. You’ll develop research, problem solving and analytical skills, alongside teamwork and communication. Universities and business regard all of these very highly.
Transition task:
Please spend approximately 1 hour on an activity within each of the 5 sections below. Your teachers in September will be happy to review any work completed ahead of you starting the course.
All topics will provide an excellent introduction for both A level and IB Biology. There is syllabus specific information for either A level or IB below.
For those who are UK pupils, we encourage you to also identify the topic areas which were not examined in your recent GCSE exams. Many of the topics not included in the exams still form part of the A level and IB courses and having not revised them, you may be less familiar with them.