A Level Biology
at Hammersmith Academy, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
Biology is one of the most challenging and rewarding A Level courses. Continual developments in genetics, cellular and molecular biology make this an exciting field of study. Biology is always in the headlines. A popular A Level subject, it attracts students that study a wide range of other subjects.
What you need to get on
Eight or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 including a minimum grade 6 at GCSE in Biology or 6/6 in GCSE Combined Science or 5/5/6 in Triple Science (with a 6 in Biology). Applicants must have a grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics, and grade 6 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
Hammersmith Academy
25, Cathnor Road, London, W12 9JD
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · London
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