Biology
at St Mary'S Catholic School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
What the college says
A-Level students will cover the following topics: 3.1 Biological molecules 3.2 Cells 3.3 Organisms exchange substances with their environment 3.4 Genetic information, variation, and relationships between organisms 3.5 Energy transfers in and between organisms 3.6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments 3.7 Genetics, populations, evolution, and ecosystems 3.8 The control of gene expression
What you need to get on
Grade 7 in Biology or Grade 7-7 in Combined Science Grade 6 in 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
St. Mary's Catholic School
BENTON PARK ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE7 7PE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
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