A Level Biology
at Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre, Droitwich · school or sixth form
What the college says
GCSE grade B or above in Biology or Double Science will normally be recommended in most circumstances. It is also essential that the higher tier GCSE course has been studied. You will be expected to learn the fundamental principles and develop your skills of applying this knowledge in novel contexts. This involves note taking, practical investigations and practising exam questions, including essays. A variety of teaching strategies will be employed, including lecture style presentations, practical investigations, discussions and literature searches.
What you need to get on
See school website
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
Droitwich Spa High School
Westlands Way, Droitwich, WR9 0AA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Droitwich
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