A level in Biology
at Ferndown Upper School, Ferndown · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course delivers a combination of content and skills that will prepare students for further study in areas such as Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Zoology, Marine Biology and Biomedical Science. A Biology A Level will demonstrate the ability for critical thinking and problem solving. The students joining the course should be inquisitive and keen to read about science and technology as well as having an enthusiastic approach to natural sciences.
What you need to get on
6 in Biology GCSE , 5 in English Language or Literature GCSE and 5 in Maths GCSE or be taking Core Maths as well as two other subjects at grades 4-9.
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
Ferndown Upper School
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Ferndown
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