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Biology

at Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

By studying Biology at A level you will learn to understand the living world, to sense the wonder of evolution, to catch the excitement of genetic engineering, to think independently, to challenge widely-held beliefs, to appreciate the delicate ecological balance that sustains life on Earth, and if you enjoyed Biology at GCSE, and would like to delve into it in more depth, then A level Biology is the course for you. You will be taught by two different teachers, and teaching will consist of taught sessions, investigations, practical work, discussions, essays, presentations and self-study. We want you to do well, and we will help you to learn how to study, as well as to learn Biology

What you need to get on

Minimum TPS of 42, and the specific subject requirements (Two grade 6's in GCSE Double Science or Triple Science including Biology)

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

  • Birchwood High School

    Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5BD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bishop's Stortford

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