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Biology

at Queen Mary'S Grammar School, Walsall · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy. Modern biology is a vast and eclectic field, however, despite the broad scope of biology, there are certain general and unifying concepts within it that govern all study and research, consolidating it into single, coherent fields. Year 1 of the course gives students an understanding of Biological basics from cells to whole organisms. It then moves on to look at interactions between organisms and genetic information. It is split into the following four topics; Biological Molecules, Cell Biology, Exchange, Genetics. Year 2 of the course gives students the opportunity to learn at a deeper level and allows for more opportunity to apply their knowledge to a range of biological phenomena. It is designed to give students a complete understanding of the principles of biology to allow them to study a particular field further. It is split into the following four topics; Energy Transfers, Homeostasis, Genetics and finally Gene Control. Practical work forms an integral part of the course with students being required to show proficiency in a number of techniques such as handling hazardous microorganisms, microscopy and dissection. Students will be assessed on these skills throughout the course and an understanding of these skills is required for the external examinations. The study of Biology goes well beyond the human. It

What you need to get on

GCSE Grade 7

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

  • Queen Mary's Grammar School

    46 Sutton Road, Walsall, WS1 2PG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Walsall

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