Biology
at Lancaster Royal Grammar School, Lancaster · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students are taught by a team of experienced, knowledgeable and supportive teachers. Students are taught in well-equipped labs and carry out a lot of practical work. The students are entered in national subject competitions such as the Olympiad where considerable success has been achieved. Students study in depth various topics including: Biomolecules, cells, how organisms exchange substances with their environment and genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. They also research how energy transfers in and between organisms, how organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments and genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems.
What you need to get on
48 points at GCSE and above
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
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
East Road, Lancaster, LA1 3EF
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Lancaster
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