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Biology

at Fearnhill School, Letchworth Garden City · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level23 monthsFull time

What the college says

Biology is an ever -developing subject that encompasses everything from the molecular study of life right up to the study of animal and plant communities. With the sector being so broad, the need for skilled biologists is ever present. Depending on individual interests, biology careers range from the study of living organisms, such as animals, plants, humans or even bacteria, to helping to develop biological knowledge and understanding of living processes for a number of different purposes, including treatment of disease and sustaining the natural environment. If you are interested in learning more about yourself, the world you live in and the other organisms you share the world with, then you should enjoy studying biology.

What you need to get on

5 GSCE Grade 9-1 including Grade 6 in 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

  • Fearnhill School

    Icknield Way, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4BA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Letchworth Garden City

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