'Biology is the study of life. The vast diversity of species makes biology both an endless source of fascination and a considerable challenge.Biologists attempt to understand the living world at all levels from the micro to the macro using many different approaches and techniques. Biology is still a young science and great progress is expected in the21st century. This progress is important at a time of growing pressure on the human population and the environment.' (IBO Biology Subject Brief)
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From the molecular structures of cells and their complex metabolic functions to the processes of the ecosystem, biology covers a broad overview of our living surroundings, offering students a better understanding of the world which surrounds them and cultivating a deeper understanding and appreciation of our planet and its many resources.
IB students who choose to study biology will not only leave the course better prepared for scientific careers but, with a better understanding of the living world, they will also become better and more responsible inhabitants of our planet.
Biology can be a fascinating subject for some. However, some topics may be harder to understand than others. One important aspect of the study of biology is being able to always ask for clarifications when needed. Furthermore, one tool that can prove very useful in the understanding and revision of this subject, is the existence visual representations for almost all the processes and physiological structures studied. If they are not in the manual, the internet is full of them, and while always ensuring the accuracy of these resources, students should make use of them.
IB Biology students will be exposed to a comprehensive framework for studying and accumulating an understanding of the living world and its many processes. From the subject’s core, which contains topics such as cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution and biodiversity as well as human physiology, to its additional topics, exploring a variety of areas, biology students will be given the necessary tools for producing their own scientific research and communicating with the use of scientific terms, thus preparing them for a wide array of career destinations.
By offering the necessary knowledge to have a solid basis which students can further expand through their subsequent studies, IB Biology opens a great amount of doors when it comes to its graduates’ careers. These can include but are not limited to: biology, psychology, neuroscience, ecology, zoology, nursing, medicine, dentistry and veterinary sciences. Furthermore, for those who do not choose to pursue sciences through their university studies and careers, the knowledge accumulated from IB biology remains an important asset for everyday life by providing a clearer view and understanding of our surrounding living world.
From the molecular structures of cells and their complex metabolic functions to the processes of the ecosystem, biology covers a broad overview of our living surroundings, offering students a better understanding of the world which surrounds them and cultivating a deeper understanding and appreciation of our planet and its many resources.
IB students who choose to study biology will not only leave the course better prepared for scientific careers but, with a better understanding of the living world, they will also become better and more responsible inhabitants of our planet.
Biology can be a fascinating subject for some. However, some topics may be harder to understand than others. One important aspect of the study of biology is being able to always ask for clarifications when needed. Furthermore, one tool that can prove very useful in the understanding and revision of this subject, is the existence visual representations for almost all the processes and physiological structures studied. If they are not in the manual, the internet is full of them, and while always ensuring the accuracy of these resources, students should make use of them.
By offering the necessary knowledge to have a solid basis which students can further expand through their subsequent studies, IB Biology opens a great amount of doors when it comes to its graduates’ careers. These can include but are not limited to: biology, psychology, neuroscience, ecology, zoology, nursing, medicine, dentistry and veterinary sciences. Furthermore, for those who do not choose to pursue sciences through their university studies and careers, the knowledge accumulated from IB biology remains an important asset for everyday life by providing a clearer view and understanding of our surrounding living world.