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Biology

at South Nottinghamshire Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull time

What the college says

This general biology course covers a wide range of topic areas which include anatomy, ecology, genetics and microbiology. It provides an excellent foundation of knowledge required to study any type of Biology at university and uses the ideas from GCSE to extend current understanding. A level Biology lessons are diverse in their delivery and combine the study of theory with practical laboratory work. The course is linear and involves a set number of required practical tasks which students will be expected to apply their knowledge and understanding from in their exams. Assessment is through three terminal examinations which are 2 hours long. iology A-level including all the skills required to complete the assessments processes effectively.

What you need to get on

5 x GCSE's grade 9 -4 including Grade 5 in Combined Science, or a grade 5 at Biology and a grade 5 in higher tier Mathematics.

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

  • South Nottinghamshire Academy

    Cropwell Road Radcliffe on Trent, Nottingham, NG12 2FQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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