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Biology

at The Boswells School, Chelmsford · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

How do enzymes work? Why is biodiversity important? How do organisms exchange gases with their environments? What role does the kidney play in homeostasis? What happens during photosynthesis? These questions and many others will be answered during the Biology A level course which follows the AQA syllabus.

What you need to get on

In order to gain entry to The Boswells Sixth Form all students must achieve a minimum of 40 points from their best 8 GCSE subjects, including minimum grade 4 in English Language and Maths.. You will need a minimum B/6 Grade at GCSE in any subject you wish to study at A Level. Subject Specific: Grade 6/B at GCSE Biology or Double Award Science (AA). In addition Grade 6 in Maths and Grade 5 in English Language

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 Boswells School

    Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Chelmsford

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