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A Level Biology

at Stretford Grammar School, Manchester · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level9 monthsFull time

What the college says

SPECIFICATION A Level AQA Biology spec ref: 7402 OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE A-level Biology is a steppingstone to future study, the course content will inspire students to nurture a passion for Biology and lay the groundwork for further study in courses like biological sciences and medicine. The latest advances in areas such as genetics and health are referred to constantly in order to reflect the rapid expansion of biological knowledge and its applications in a modern society. Students will develop synoptic links and be able to apply a range of biological concepts in order to explain information and data presented to them in novel situations. Biology is fundamentally an experimental subject. This specification provides numerous opportunities to use practical experiences to link theory to reality and will equip students with the essential practical skills they need for future scientific study. METHODS OF STUDY A variety of teaching methods are employed such as group and individual work, class discussion, class presentations and practical work. Students are expected to complete a significant amount of independent study and are provided with a handbook at the start of the course which outlines the extent of work needed for success. In addition, educational visits to places of interest are planned to extend knowledge beyond the classroom, including fieldwork, lectures and visits. SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE COURSE Students have the opportunity to deliver Science practical activities t

What you need to get on

Attainment 8 score of 60 (calculated from the best 8 GCSEs), including Maths & English Language to at least grade 5. Students must attain grade 6 in the subjects they will study. Where subjects haven't been studied at GCSE (e.g. Psychology, Economics etc.) then grade 6s in English and or Maths is expected. Students must attain grade 6 in Maths to study Sciences. Where students take more than one of Chemistry, Physics, Maths & Biology we recommend grade 7s in these subjects.

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

  • STRETFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL

    GRANBY ROAD STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, M32 8JB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · MANCHESTER

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