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Biology

at St Peter'S Catholic School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Eight units taken over two years explore topics including the detailed structure and biochemistry of plant, animal and bacterial cells; the anatomy, physiology and health of the cardiovascular and nervous systems; the molecular basis of genetics; ecology and forensic entomology. Offering a context based approach, students learn about these topics by directly relating it to real-world scenarios. Practical skills are developed through 18 core practicals, which are assessed throughout the two years and culminate in a Practical Endorsement Certificate.

What you need to get on

Minimum grade 7 in GCSE Combined Science or Biology and a minimum 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 Peter's Catholic School

    Horseshoe Lane East, Guildford, GU1 2TN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Guildford

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