In the first year, you will study the following topics:
Core content:
Biological molecules
Cells
Organisms exchange substances with their
environment.
Genetic information, variation and relationships between
organisms.
In the second year you will study the following topics:
Energy transfers in and between organisms.
Organisms respond to changes in
their internal and external environments.
Genetics, populations, evolution
and ecosystems.
The control of gene expression.
Your practical and investigative skills in Biology will be developed by
undertaking 12 compulsory practical sessions during your course. However,
additional practical work will be integrated wherever it is appropriate to the
topic.
