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A Level Biology

at Torquay Academy, Torquay · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level360 hoursFull timeFree

What the college says

The OCR Biology course is a content-led approach, which aims to provide students with a thorough grounding in a wide range of Biological fields, allowing students access to allowing them to progress onto a broad variety of Biological degree courses. During this enjoyable and motivational course, students engage with Biology in a range of theoretical and practical contexts which develop the skills and understanding to the standard required by universities, with a particular emphasis on developing the mathematical skills required for further study. Students gain an appreciation of the interconnected nature of Biology as a subject and how different fields support each other. Biology leads into a number of careers including scientific journalism, various types of research, pharmacology, the medical and veterinary sciences, dentistry, conservation and education.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs level 5 or above including Science and Additional Science at Level 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

  • Torquay Academy

    Cricketfield Road, Torquay, TQ2 7NU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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