A Level Biology
at Carlton Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Through studying Biology you will develop many different skills. You will develop: - Practical skills required to manipulate scientific equipment with precision to gather accurate results - Analytical skills required to analyse and evaluate data and draw conclusions - Problem-solving skills which allow you to apply the knowledge that you have gained to unfamiliar situations.
What you need to get on
To study A level Biology, you must have achieved at least a grade 6-6 in combined science or a 6 in GCSE Biology.
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
Carlton Academy
Coningswath Road Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3SH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Nottingham
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