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A-Level Biology

at Carmel College, St. Helens · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

A-level Biology can open up a world of opportunities in both university choices and career options. If you are considering applying to university to study biology, zoology, ecology, animal science, marine biology, life sciences, medicine, environmental science, forensic science or any other subject related to the natural world, then A-level biology is essential.

What you need to get on

Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. You will need grade 5 in GCSE Biology or 55 in Combined Science plus grade 5 in GCSE Maths and grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

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

  • CARMEL COLLEGE

    Prescot Road, ST. HELENS, WA10 3AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · ST. HELENS

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