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Biology

at Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School, DRONFIELD · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The aims of the course are to encourage candidates to develop their interest in and enthusiasm for biology, including developing an interest in further study and careers in biology, appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society. To develop and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of How Science Works; develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of biology and how they relate to each other.

What you need to get on

Five 9-5 grades including Maths and English plus Double 6 in GCSE Combined Science or a 6 in GCSE Biology and one other science. 6 in GCSE Mathematics. Students must also undertake continued mathematics study (A Level Mathematics, AS Level Mathematics, Core Mathematics or mathematics study as directed by the science faculty).

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

  • Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

    Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2FZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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