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Biology A-Level

at Whitley Bay High School, Whitley Bay · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This is a popular choice for students as it is a challenging but enjoyable options. The first year of study will focus on: Biological molecules; cells, organisms exchange substances with their environment; and genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. The second year of study will focus on: Energy transfers in and between organisms; organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments; genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems; and the control of gene expression. Students are expected to attend a residential fieldwork course in the final half term of the 1st year. This opportunity is used to teach students the practical skills required to successfully tackle the 2nd year of the course.

What you need to get on

Students must achieve at least grades 6 6 in GCSE Double Award Science and a grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and English Language or Literature. Students studying Chemistry, Biology and Physics as separate sciences must achieve a minimum of a grade 6 in Biology and one other science and grade 5 in Maths and English Language and Literature.

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

  • Whitley Bay High School

    Deneholm, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Whitley Bay

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