Biology
Biology
Departmental Aims
- To facilitate maximum examination performance from each student
- To enthuse and engender a wider interest in Biology as a whole, above and beyond the confines of the specification
- To build upon and further develop practical skills
Facilities
- Our Science Centre provides the perfect backdrop to teaching the Chemists of the 21st century
- Well-equipped laboratories allow us to place experimental work at the fore of lessons
- Three specialist Sixth Form laboratories give our A level students access to facilities and apparatus comparable to undergraduate teaching facilities
- Seven teachers bring a wealth and variety of expertise to the classroom, including experience of academic research and public examining
- Our full time technician is dedicated to providing practical activities which make full use of our well-appointed facilities
A Level Curriculum
We follow the Edexcel Biology B Specification which aims to enable students to develop:
- essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other and demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods
- competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills
- their interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, including developing an interest in further study and careers associated with the subject
- understanding of how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society.
Co-curricular, Enrichment, Extension and Support
- Sixth Form Science Society – led and run by the students, a variety of activities are organised from the Science Fair for years 6 to 8 to the Sixth Form Science Dinner
- The Biology Olympiad is open to all Sixth Form Students
- Students carry out a piece of ecology fieldwork in Year 13 as part of their endorsed practical work
A large proportion of students go on to study a biology related discipline at university including:
Biology
Biosciences/Biomedical Science
Biochemistry
Dentistry
Medicine
Veterinary medicine
Paramedic Science