Improve your understanding of some of the key concepts in A level biology and discover what's involved in higher level study. Prepare for university study with this online biology course. Are you a student in sixth form and thinking of studying at university? On this course, you will use innovative research to enhance your understanding of basic biological concepts taught in A level biology.

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You will also be introduced to university-level material so you can get a sense of what it’s like to study biosciences at the University of York.

Over three weeks, you will take a fascinating look into bugs, brains and neuroscience, and the interaction of animals with the environment. You will also discover what makes the University of York a unique place to study.

What topics will you cover?

- Bugs (microorganisms and the biochemistry of life)

- Brains (neuroscience: learning and memory)

- Beasts (interaction of animals with the environment - ecology and conservation)

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

- Demonstrate an appreciation of the ubiquity and importance of microbes

- Explore the biological basis of learning and memory

- Describe how species interact in biological communities, considering their wider habitat and the influence of humans

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