A Level Biology
at John Henry Newman Catholic College, Birmingham · college
What the college says
Biology is the study of living things and how they interact with the environment. A level Biology appeals to students who enjoy science and are naturally inquisitive about the human body, the natural world and the diversity of organisms that populate our planet. The A-level Biology course involves the study of human, animal and plant Biology over 2 years.
What you need to get on
GCSE grades 6,6 from double award Science (eg AQA Trilogy, AQA Synergy, OCR Gateway Science etc) or grade 6’s in the individual sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Students will also be expected to have a minimum of a grade 5 in both GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English.
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
John Henry Newman Catholic College
CHELMSLEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B37 5GA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · BIRMINGHAM
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