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A level Biology

at Holyhead School, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Biology involves the study of a wide range of exciting topics, ranging from molecular biology to the study of ecosystems and microorganisms. Biology is never far from the headlines, whether its advancements in sequencing the human genome which means finding treatments for many life limiting diseases is closer than ever before, the effects our growing population has on the Earth and the need to manage the conflict between human needs and conservation, as well as our developing understanding of how stem cells become specialised. Biologists are concerned with all these issues and many more. They work in the fields of cell biology, medicine, food production and ecology and the work they do is vital to us all. Biology A-level is a great choice for anybody interested in a career in health and clinical professions, such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Audiology, Optometry, Nursing, Zoology, Marine Biology, or Forensic Science. The skills you will learn are transferable and many students go on to professions such as Computing, Accountancy and Teaching.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in Mathematics, Grade 6-6 in Combined Science or a Grade 6 in Biology GCSE (High Grade 5 will be considered)

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

  • Holyhead School

    Milestone Lane Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0HN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birmingham

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