A-level Biology
at Appleby Grammar School, Appleby-In-Westmorland · school or sixth form
What the college says
There is no coursework on this course. However, your performance during practical activities will be assessed. There are three exams at the end of the two years for A-level, all of which are two hours long. At least 15% of the marks for A-level Biology are based on what you learned in your practical work.
What you need to get on
To join the course you will need GCSE triple Science (Grade 6 or above in Biology) or GCSE Combined Science (Grade 6 or above) and GCSE Maths (Grade 5 or above). You should have an interest in the study of living things and should be prepared to participate in the annual field visit.
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
Appleby Grammar School
Battlebarrow, Appleby, CA16 6XU
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Appleby
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