Biology is the study of life in all of its forms. It combines problem solving with practical skills and enables you to develop a scientific approach to the subject. The course covers cell biology, biochemistry, genes and health, the cardiovascular system, disease, biodiversity and ecology. You will then expand on the topics, looking at areas such as DNA profiling. You will also study the immune system and forensics, ecology, plants and the environment, the nervous system, including brain scans, and various diseases and changes related to exercise, such as respiration and homeostasis. There are 18 core practical components in total across the two years but you can expect to do more than this. You will be doing a good combination of practical and theory-based work throughout your studies in this subject. A trip is a key component of our ecology and environment topic. This trip is required in order to complete a required practical and there may be a small cost for this. More details of this will be available when you enrol with us. You will typically study this course alongside 2 or 3 other A Levels and you will be able to select your chosen subjects when you apply online. You can choose any A Level combination when you apply but with A Level Biology we find that A Level Chemistry goes particularly well alongside. This combination unlocks a range of higher level study options at University. Other complementary subjects include Maths, PE, Geography and Psychology.
5 or more GCSE grades 9-4 (including English Language and Maths) To study 3 A Levels you’ll need at least 5 GCSE’s at grades 9-4 including GCSE English at grade 4 or above and Maths at grade 5 or above. To study 4 A Levels you’ll need at least 6 GCSE’s at grades 9-7 including GCSE English and Maths at grade 7 or above. Grade 6 or above in either GCSE Biology. This also includes a 6/6 in Combined Science/Science Trilogy. If you achieve Grade 5 in higher Maths you will also be enrolled onto a Core Maths qualification. The following qualifications are NOT accepted: GCSE Applied Science GCSE Combined Science: Synergy BTEC Science
You will complete 3 exams, each being 2 hours long and includes all topics studied. To prepare you for these, you will complete tests throughout your studies and homework assessments.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Adams Building, Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG |
Biology is the study of life in all of its forms. It combines problem solving with practical skills and enables you to develop a scientific approach to the subject. The course covers cell biology, biochemistry, genes and health, the cardiovascular system, disease, biodiversity and ecology. You will then expand on the topics, looking at areas such as DNA profiling. You will also study the immune system and forensics, ecology, plants and the environment, the nervous system, including brain scans, and various diseases and changes related to exercise, such as respiration and homeostasis. There are 18 core practical components in total across the two years but you can expect to do more than this. You will be doing a good combination of practical and theory-based work throughout your studies in this subject. A trip is a key component of our ecology and environment topic. This trip is required in order to complete a required practical and there may be a small cost for this. More details of this will be available when you enrol with us. You will typically study this course alongside 2 or 3 other A Levels and you will be able to select your chosen subjects when you apply online. You can choose any A Level combination when you apply but with A Level Biology we find that A Level Chemistry goes particularly well alongside. This combination unlocks a range of higher level study options at University. Other complementary subjects include Maths, PE, Geography and Psychology.
5 or more GCSE grades 9-4 (including English Language and Maths) To study 3 A Levels you’ll need at least 5 GCSE’s at grades 9-4 including GCSE English at grade 4 or above and Maths at grade 5 or above. To study 4 A Levels you’ll need at least 6 GCSE’s at grades 9-7 including GCSE English and Maths at grade 7 or above. Grade 6 or above in either GCSE Biology. This also includes a 6/6 in Combined Science/Science Trilogy. If you achieve Grade 5 in higher Maths you will also be enrolled onto a Core Maths qualification. The following qualifications are NOT accepted: GCSE Applied Science GCSE Combined Science: Synergy BTEC Science
You will complete 3 exams, each being 2 hours long and includes all topics studied. To prepare you for these, you will complete tests throughout your studies and homework assessments.
