A Level Biology
at Ringwood School Academy, Ringwood · school or sixth form
What the college says
2 year linear study. The course represents a new and innovative approach to advanced Biology, one that reflects the extraordinary growth in the subject at a higher level and recent advances in research. The course is is delivered through eight real-life contemporary topics that include cardiovascular disease, genomes and genetic disease, developmental biology, forensics, ecology, sports science and neuroscience. During the course you will develop practical and study skills. You will be learning about and applying key ideas and concepts in new and different contexts.
What you need to get on
Average GCSE grade 4.5. Grade 4 in English Language, Grade 4 in English Literature. Combined Science 6,6, Triple Science 6,6,5 and Maths 6
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
Ringwood School
Parsonage Barn Lane, RIngwood, BH24 1SE
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · RIngwood
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