AS and A2 Biology at Holyrood Community
School
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Why biology?
If you have a biology qualification, you can offer an employer practical,
teamwork and research skills, provide evidence of being able to analyse and
solve challenging problems PLUS it’s interesting, has lots of practical work
(in lab and out doors!) with strong teacher and resources backup.
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Which course?
We study the AQA Specification A syllabus, as it has significant coursework
content. For further details, click the link on the right: |
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Past papers and mark
schemes:
Please click the link on the right: |
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Entry requirements:
 | An A, B or C in GCSE Science |
| Preferably an A, B or C in GCSE Maths and English Language |
| Ability to meet deadlines |
Show an active interest in the subject, reading textbooks and other
resources on the topics studied.
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Biology Careers:
Biology is needed in many
careers, including:
Environmental Health Officer
Teaching Science/Biology
Health and Medicine
Biomedical Science
Pharmacology
Zoology
Botany
Biotechnology
Genetics
Microbiology
Food Science
Physiotherapy
Agriculture
Horticulture
Forestry
Fish-farming
Marine biology
Nature Conservation
Veterinary Surgeon
Water Industry
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