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A Level Biology

at St Anselm'S Catholic School, Canterbury, Canterbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Biology is a key subject for lots of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) careers, particularly in healthcare, medicine and jobs involving plants or animals. The list is pretty long and includes: nursing, dentistry, forensic science, psychology, physiotherapy, botany, environmental science, zoology, geology, oceanography, pharmaceuticals, energy, teaching, science writing, genetics and research. As with the other sciences, Biology helps you to build up research, problem solving, organisation and analytical skills. If you study Biology, you will likely find yourself working on group projects, which will help you build your teamwork and communication skills too.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE grades 4 or above including grade 6-6 in Combined Science or grade 6 or above in the relevant GCSE Separate Science Course and grade 5 or above in Maths

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

  • St Anselm's Catholic School

    OLD DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, CT1 3EN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · CANTERBURY

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