Biology is an important growth area in postsecondary education in Great Britain, although confined to a small number of institutions. Papers presented on this topic include: trends and developments (E. Norris); biological manpower (B. Gregson-Allcott); laboratory design (A.J. Branton, F. Drake); the place of research (K. Wilson); Degree and Institute of Biology qualifications (F.C. Webber); medical technician qualifications (S.F. Everiss); higher national diplomas and certificates (I.G. North); introduction to project A, to review the current range of courses and qualifications in the advanced biomedical sector (T. Green); introduction to project B, to consider the factors affecting biology teaching and make the best use of limited resources (K.W. Thomas); and introduction to project C, to consider the ways biology departments could respond if the education service were required to assume wider responsibilities for paramedical training (E. Norris). (MSE)