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Biology

at Bosworth Community College, Leicester · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course builds upon concepts and practical skills developed in GCSE Biology, using theory and practical investigations to explore the following topics:  Biological Molecules  Cells  Organisms exchange substances with their environment  Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms  Energy transfers in and between organisms  Organisms respond to changes in their environment  Genetics, populations and ecosystems  The control of gene expression The knowledge, skills and understanding gained through the study of A- level Biology opens many career pathways and links to university courses.

What you need to get on

Students studying GCSE Combined Science need to have achieved a minimum Grade 6-6. Students studying GCSE Separate Sciences need at least two Grade 6s and a Grade 5 (with one of the 6s being in Biology). Students also need to have achieved a Grade 6 in 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

  • Bosworth Academy

    Leicester Lane Desford, Leicester, LE9 9JL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Leicester

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