A Level Biology
at Ely College · college
What the college says
Biology is the study of living things. Learning about biology teaches you the structure and function of not just your own body, but all the living organisms around you. This course examines the fundamental ways that all living things are connected, both in terms of our interdependence and our common evolutionary history. The course covers an extremely wide breadth of knowledge, from the human circulatory system to biochemical molecules to the genetics of life to the essential chemical processes of photosynthesis and respiration.
What you need to get on
At least 5 GCSE Grades 9 - 4 to include English and Maths; and Grade 6 or above in Biology or Combined Science.
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
Bishop Laney
Ely College Downham Road, Ely, CB6 2SH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Ely
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