Biology
at Gordon'S School, Woking · school or sixth form
What the college says
Biology is the study of life - from molecules and cells to interactions between organisms and the environment. As well as developing their knowledge and understanding, students will learn skills to make connections and associations between all living things. Strongly recommended that students have a GCSE English and Mathematics grade 6 for this course.
What you need to get on
A minimum sixth form entry requirement of five GCSEs grades 9-5 including grade 5 in English & Mathematics. Subject criteria: GCSE grade 7-7 in Combined Science, or grade 7 in Biology and grade 6 in Chemistry if separate sciences studied.
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
Gordon's School
Bagshot Road West End, Woking, GU24 9PT
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Woking
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