Free Level 3 IB Biology Higher Level Course in Ingatestone. Classes run at Anglo European School, full-time during the day. The course runs over two years as part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. You'll study core biology topics alongside additional Higher Level content, covering cell biology, genetics, ecology, human physiology, nucleic acids, metabolism, plant biology, and animal physiology. Entry requirements apply, including minimum GCSE grades in Biology and English. Check the school's entry requirements page before applying.
Who this course is for
Core topics studied by both Standard and Higher level students.1.Cell biology 2. Molecular biology, study of biologically important molecules. 3. Genetics. study of inheritance. 4. Ecology 5. Evolution and biodiversity 6. Human physiology. Additional Higher Level (AHL) topics studied by higher level students only. 7. Nucleic acids (DNA, RNA) 8. Metabolism, cell respiration and photosynthesis. 9. Plant biology. 10. Further genetics and evolution. 11. Animal physiology. Option C Ecology and conservation.
You'll study cell biology, including cell structure and function.
You'll explore molecular biology and biologically important molecules.
You'll learn the principles of genetics and inheritance.
You'll examine ecology, evolution, and biodiversity.
You'll cover human physiology in depth.
You'll analyse nucleic acids, including DNA and RNA structure and function.
You'll investigate metabolism, cell respiration, and photosynthesis.
You'll study plant biology and animal physiology at Higher Level.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Anglo European School, following the International Baccalaureate Higher Level Biology curriculum. Assessment is set by the IB and includes written examinations and an individual scientific investigation. Internal assessment contributes to your final grade alongside external examinations at the end of the two-year course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Anglo European School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Biomedical scientist: laboratory analysis and diagnostics in healthcare settings.
Research assistant: supporting scientific research in universities or industry.
Pharmaceutical technician: working in drug development and testing.
Environmental consultant: advising on ecology and conservation projects.
Science technician: supporting teaching and research in schools or colleges.
Healthcare assistant: entry-level clinical support in NHS or private settings.
What you could study next
BSc Biology or Biomedical Science: a university degree is the natural next step after an IB Biology Higher Level qualification, opening routes into research, medicine, and life sciences.
BSc Medicine or Dentistry: Higher Level Biology is a common requirement for medical and dental school applications.
BSc Environmental Science: builds on the ecology and biodiversity content studied at Higher Level.
