Biology
at Churchill Academy & Sixth Form, Winscombe · school or sixth form
What the college says
Biology at A Level builds on the foundations taught in GCSE. If you have a passion for understanding the living world and have a desire to take this further you will enjoy the opportunity to study a diverse range of topics in a new and in-depth way. The A Level in Biology covers a broad range of biological concepts. You will discover how to develop different application skills that enable you to apply your theoretical knowledge in unfamiliar situations. Interpreting and analysing data to draw conclusions are key skills that are highly regarded in many professions.
What you need to get on
Standard Sixth Form entry (3 GCSEs at Grade 5 and 2 GCSEs at Grade 4) plus 2x Grade 6 in GCSE Science, including Biology and Grade 5 in GCSE Maths
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
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Churchill Green Churchill, Winscombe, BS25 5QN
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Winscombe
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Sheffield · Yorkshire and The Humber · 2 years
- Their version
Newquay · South West · 2 years
- Their version
Brigg · Yorkshire and The Humber · 2 years
- Their version
Dagenham · London · 2 years
- Their version
Milton Keynes · South East · 2 years
- Their version
Rotherham · Yorkshire and The Humber · 2 years
- Their version
Oakham · East Midlands · 2 years
- Their version
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Redditch · West Midlands · 9 months