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“If you know you are on the right track, if you
Biology have this inner knowledge, then nobody can
turn you off... no matter what they say.”
Barbara McClintock
Why Choose Biology at
Henry’s Topics Studied Future Jobs / Careers
• Foundations in Biology • Medicine/ Dentistry/ Veterinary
1. You will be taught by highly
experienced and well qualified • Exchange and Transport Science
teachers who understand the • Biodiversity, Evolution and • Research e.g. Clinical,
requirements for you to succeed at A Disease Pharmaceutical, Genetics
Level. • Communication, Homeostasis • Science Journalist/
2. You will receive individual support to and Energy Communicator
allow you to achieve your potential • Genetics, Evolution and • Conservationist/ Ecologist
in the subject. The department offers Ecosystems
additional revision and support
sessions, alongside extension You are unique. Why? Biology holds the answers.
activities such as participation in the
Biology Olympiad.
Biology is essential to the understanding of many
3. You will develop a wide range of areas from the molecular basis of life to the study
transferable skills that are essential
for further education and the work of whole ecosystems.
place. Practical work is an important
aspect of our course and in addition
to the experiments you complete in “The teaching is fantastic and the lessons are thoroughly
class, you will attend a residential enjoyable.” Lower VI Student
Biology field course.
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