A Level Biology
at King Edward Vi School, Lichfield · school or sixth form
What the college says
Biology is the study of living organisms but the subject has moved on by a long way from the days of dissecting rats and classifying half-eaten dead leaves. Biology now involves the study of a wide range of exciting and challenging topics all at the cutting edge of present day scientific research. A few of these topics include, molecular biology, cell biology, human physiology, genes, heart and lung diseases, microbial diseases such as TB, cholera, medical uses of DNA, cloning, stem cells, biochemistry, drugs and their effects, the study of ecosystems and the effect of man on the environment.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in Combined Science or Biology plus a Grade 6 in another science subject (ideally Chemistry). Grade 5 or above in Mathematics is recommended due to the increased maths content of the course.
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
King Edward VI School, Lichfield
UPPER ST. JOHN STREET, LICHFIELD, WS14 9EE
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · LICHFIELD
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