A Level (AQA 7402) Biology
at City of London Academy (Southwark), London · school or sixth form
What the college says
Biological molecules, Cells, Exchange of substances, Genetic information, Energy transfer, Responding to change, Genetics population, Evolution and gene expression. Trips to educational sites; practical experience; scientific talks and lectures; close collaboration with King's College London Neurobiology Department which delivers hands-on workshops throughout the year, with optional work experience programme in June/July. Progression Appropriate for degrees in Medicine, Veterinary Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, and Social Sciences.
What you need to get on
Standard 6th Form Requirements Plus: 2 x B in Science (1 must be in Biology) and B in Maths
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
City of London Academy
240, Lynton Road, London, SE1 5LA
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · London
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