Biology

Biology

The study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origin, and distribution.

• An A level student at Sheldon School, Edward is studying biology, physics, chemistry and maths.
• Biology is a natural science that deals with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, and taxonomy. Biology is everywhere and constantly evolving. It keeps us safe from germs and disease, explains why plants and animals act the way they do, and strives to explain the fascinating natural world around us.
• The science of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially with reference to origin,growth, reproduction, structure, and behavior.

Biology is an extremely broad field of study. It includes topics that range from the domain of molecules and cells to the interactions between populations of species—and everything in between. As such, this Major accommodates a number of different career paths; you may opt to declare a major in biology if you plan to be a forensic scientist, a patent agent, a pharmaceutical researcher, or a professional in any number of related fields. At present, the field of biology has seen a rapid increase in discoveries, thanks to developments in technology and computing. These new discoveries will have important implications for the fields of pathology, criminal law, and environmental policy, among others. As a biology major, you will be equipped with the knowledge to be in high demand in these exciting and rapidly expanding fields.