What is Biology? Biology involves the study of a wide range of exciting topics; from molecular biology to the study of ecosystems and from micro-organisms to mammals. Biology is never far from the headlines either. Current topics in the news include stories about human cloning, stem cell research, the problems caused by cutting down rainforests, AIDS and genetically modified foods. What is Biology @ DLD? A-level Biology is available as a two-year or a one-year course, depending on prior learning. It is taught through a combination of practical and theory sessions, using interactive materials to bring up-to-the-minute information into lessons. In the AS units you'll study three main topics: "Biology and disease", "The variety of living organisms", and a practical assignment which is designed to sharpen your investigative skills. The assignment is set and marked by the exam board and is completed in lesson time - so you don't have to spend weeks researching a written piece of coursework. The A2 course helps you build on this firm foundation of biological knowledge. The two academic topics studied are "Populations and environment" and "Control in cells and organisms". A second exam-board set practical assignment allows you to investigate a different area of biology. The one-year course is popular with graduates who want to apply for medicine or dentistry, as well as students who may have taken A or AS level Biology before and are seeking to improve their grade. The one-year group has more teaching time per week. In addition, any student applying for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or Dentistry has the opportunity to attend free seminars on the medical schools' admissions tests.

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