STEM Leaflet (2026) - Flipbook - Page 8
STEM NATURAL SCIENCES
BIOLOGY
The 昀椀eld of biology is a complex and rapidly evolving
science. It helps us understand the behaviour of living
systems from the level of cells to whole organisms and
ecosystems. The study of biology can include areas
such as advanced gene琀椀cs, evolu琀椀onary biology, plant
biotechnology, tropical medicine, marine biology, animal
and human physiology, zoology, microbiology, forensic
biology, environmental biology, molecular biosciences and
neuroscience.
If you are fascinated by life and living processes then biology
is the subject for you. It will help you to develop a much
more detailed scien琀椀昀椀c knowledge and understanding of
the subject.
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Data analysis (including use of IT); problem solving;
producing balanced ethical arguments; scien琀椀昀椀c literacy;
teamwork.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Many students go on to degree courses in Medicine (with
Chemistry A level), Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Biological
Science degrees. It is essen琀椀al for Medicine related and
Biological Sciences but is also highly valued for subjects such
as Law. This subject can lead to careers in the biotechnical
services
