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Biology

at The Ursuline Academy Ilford, Ilford · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionNeeds attention2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is a two year A Level course. During this course you will study the detailed structure and function of living organisms, the intricate nature of the cell, and the effect of environment on our health. You will also have the opportunity to study evolution and the complex nature of the human immune system. In Year 12 you will complete several core practical experiments, and a write research report on a biological topic. In Year 13 you will also complete core practical experiments and conduct an ecological investigation. This investigation will be used to write a scientific report. Students have to achieve a minimum GCSE grade 7 in Biology (or the equivalent Combined Science) and a grade 6 in Mathematics.Further information is available in our prospectus at www.uai.org.uk.

What you need to get on

Grade 7 in GCSE Biology or Grade 77 in GCSE Combined Science, Grade 6 in GCSE Maths and Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE

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

  • The Ursuline Academy Ilford

    Morland Road, Ilford, IG1 4JU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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