Biology is one of the basic subjects included in most of the high school syllabus. The biology coursework includes theories related to the subject and practical to some extent. Higher studies of biology involves specialization in the subject which starts in the college level or masters level and ends with a doctorate degree.

Advanced Level learning is a General Certificate of Education qualification program prevalent in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This A level coursework is usually taken by students who are in the optional final years of Sixth Form or Secondary School. This level of education is meant for those who have completed the GCSE or IGCSE examinations.

The students of secondary school take the General Certificate of Secondary Education; its abbreviated form is GCSE coursework. It is a set of English qualifications prevalent in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. This certificate education is also accepted and prevalent in many other countries and the International level of this qualification is called IGCSE. The IGCSE can be applied to the rest of the world and they include more options than the General Certificate of Secondary Education, such as language options, coursework options and others.