Biology
at Lutterworth College, Lutterworth · college
What the college says
Biology A-level will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology literally means the study of life and if that's not important, what is? Being such a broad topic you're bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. A-level Biology lasts two years, with exams at the end of the second year. Practical remains at the core of what we do and is integrated into all lessons. Biology, like all sciences, is a practical subject. Throughout the course you will carry out practical activities including: using microscopes to see cell division dissection of animal or plant systems aseptic technique to study microbial growth investigating activity within cells investigating animal behaviors investigating distributions of species in the environment. These practicals will give you the skills and confidence needed to investigate the way living things behave and work. It will also ensure that if you choose to study a Biology-based subject at university, you'll have the practical skills needed to carry out successful experiments in your degree. There are three exams at the end of the two years for A-level, all of which are two hours long. At least 15% of the marks for A-level Biology are based on what you learned in your
What you need to get on
5 GSCE Grade 9-4 to include a b in biology and maths and a 6 in one other science
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
Lutterworth College
Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, LE17 4EW
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Lutterworth
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