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A Level Biology

at King Edward Vi School, Lichfield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

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

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · LICHFIELD

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