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Biology

at Formby High School, Liverpool · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

During Year 12 the course involves the study of four units: Biological molecules, Cells, Organisms exchange substances with their environment, Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. During Year 13 a further four units are studied: Energy transfers in and between organisms, How organisms respond to changes in their environment, Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems, The control of gene expression. Investigation is at the heart of Biology and a rich diet of practical work is essential to develop students’ manipulative skills and understanding of the processes of scientific investigation. Students taking A Level Biology will be expected to carry out a set of 12 practical activities which will be assessed by their teachers and required for their practical skills endorsement.

What you need to get on

Students require a grade 6 in GCSE Biology or two grade 6s in GCSE Trilogy Science and a grade 6 in GCSE 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

  • Formby High School

    Freshfield Road Formby, Liverpool, L37 3HW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Liverpool

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