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A level: Biology

Bradgate Sixth Form

Parkstone Rd, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1LY

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Bradgate Sixth Form

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

<p>Free to home students.</p>

Course Summary

Biology is the study of living organisms and the effects on their surroundings. This is a challenging subject that covers many aspects of life including: molecules, animal behaviour, genetics and biodiversity. This is an important subject to choose if students are considering studying a science course at university including medicine, midwifery or veterinary sciences. Biology is also considered a facilitating subject by the Russell Group universities.

Where can this subject lead?

Students who study A Level Biology often go on to study science at a higher level at university. It is often an essential subject if students want to go into a health care profession such as medicine, dentistry, midwifery of veterinary.

Course Details

Biological processes: This module looks at the intricate structure of the cell and role of enzymes, biological molecules and cell division. The role of the liver and other key organs are also studied.

Biological diversity: This module covers genetics, cloning, biotechnology, disease and environment.

Unified Biology: This module covers all aspects from the two year course and assesses the knowledge and application from all six modules using short questions and extended prose.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

The content is split into six modules taught over the two years. There are three written papers taken at the end of the two years:

Biological processes –37% – 2h 15 mins

Biological diversity –37% -2h 15 mins

Unified Biology –26% – 1h 30 mins

A separate Practical Endorsement will be assessed throughout the course which consists of a series of formal class practicals and investigations. If students pass, then this will be reported on their certificate.

Entry requirements

To join the Sixth Form there is an entry criteria of five standard passes at GCSE (at least a Grade 4). This must include at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Maths at GCSE. Students will need to gain at least a Grade 4 in the subjects they would like to study at A Level.

Additional Specific Subject Requirements:

A grade 5 or above in Maths plus a grade 6 or above in two Sciences, one of which must be Biology.

Your next steps...

What other learning could you do:

An A Level in Biology is useful in starting a huge range of specialised careers in:-

� Health Care, such as Physiotherapy, Medicine, Nursing and Clinical Science

� Agriculture, Horticulture and Environmental Care

� Food Production.

Students could follow more general Post-18 courses in Biology, Biochemistry or Genetics, and choose to specialise further later.

A Level Biology is also evidence to show you have an organised, flexible and hardworking mind.

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