A level Biology B
at The Thomas Alleyne Academy, Stevenage · school or sixth form
What the college says
Biology is an ever -developing subject that encompasses everything from the molecular study of life right up to the study of animal and plant communities. With the sector being so broad, the need for skilled biologists is ever present. Depending on individual interests, biology careers range from the study of living organisms, such as animals, plants, humans or even bacteria, to helping to develop biological knowledge and understanding of living processes for a number of different purposes, including treatment of disease and sustaining the natural environment. If you are interested in learning more about yourself, the world you live in and the other organisms you share the world with, then you should enjoy studying biology.
What you need to get on
Minimum APS 5.6 Grade 6 in biology or grade 7 in core and additional science
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
The Thomas Alleyne School
High Street, Stevenage, SG1 3BE
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