A Level in Biology
at Samuel Ward Academy, Haverhill · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course is taught in six modules over 2 years and examined through three exams; Biological processes, Biological Diversity and Unified Biology. The six modules are: Module 1: Development of practical skills in biology Module 2: Foundations in Biology Module 3: Exchange and Transplant Module 4: Biodiversity Evolution and Disease Module 5: Communication, Homeostasis and Energy Module 6: Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems
What you need to get on
B Grade in GCSE Biology or Additional Science
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
Samuel Ward Sixth Form College
Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, CB9 0LD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Haverhill
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