A Level Biology
at Ark St Alban'S Academy, Birmingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
GM crops, cloning, designer babies, DNA fingerprinting, antibiotic resistance, MMR, global warming and over fishing - the list could go on. This course aims to stimulate interest and enjoyment of biology, to foster imaginative, logical and critical thinking, and to demonstrate the wider application of biological knowledge, showing appreciation for social, environmental, economic and technological contributions to society. - See more at: http://arkstalbans.org/sixth-form/courses#sthash.gR3FJjDY.dpuf
What you need to get on
Minimum entry requirements: Core Science and Additional Science at grade B, or Biology GCSE at grade B. 4 GSCE Grade A* to C
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
St Alban's Academy
Conybere Street, Birmingham, B12 0YH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Birmingham
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