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A Level Biology

at Sir Thomas Rich'S School, Gloucester · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull time

What the college says

Year 12 units include work on cell structure, biological molecules, exchange systems (e.g. breathing), plant and mammalian transport, cell division, DNA and protein synthesis, evolution, biodiversity, disease and the immune system. Year 13 units include work on homeostasis, nerves, hormones, excretion, photosynthesis, respiration, genetics, cellular control, biotechnology, plant and animal responses, ecosystems, populations and sustainability. Year 12 students visit the Natural History Museum in Oxford to study classification and evolution. A one day field course is also usually undertaken. Year 13 students are expected to attend a 4 day residential course held at a Field Studies Council Centre in Pembrokeshire. The Examination Board for the course is OCR Biology A specification. The examination will consist of three written papers. The papers will include content from the Year 12 and Year 13 teaching units: Paper 1— Biological Processes 2h 15min (100 marks) Paper 2—Biological Diversity 2h 15min (100 marks) Paper 3—Unified Biology (synoptic) 1h 30min (70 marks) Practical based questions will be included in all papers (15% weighting). There will be a minimum 10% mathematical skills weighting. Practical Endorsements - Practicals will be carried out throughout the course. Students must record a minimum of 12 of these (showing a range of skills). These will be assessed to achieve a “Practical Endorsement: Pass” on their Biology A Level certificate.

What you need to get on

As per current prospectus.

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

  • Sir Thomas Rich's School

    Oakleaze, Gloucester, GL2 0LF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Gloucester

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