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Biology A Level

at Hinchingbrooke School, Huntingdon · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

In Biology you will develop practical skills by planning experiments, collecting data, analysing experimental results and making conclusions. You will also learn how scientific models are developed, the applications and implications of science, the benefits and risks that science brings and the ways in which society uses science to make decisions. Biology is a science at the forefront of some of the most exciting and controversial issues in the news today. Current publicity surrounding genetic engineering, environmental and medical developments have highlighted the need for an understanding of such issues. Biology seeks to explore these areas of study to provide an appreciation of the living world.

What you need to get on

General Sixth Form Entry Requirements i. 5 grade 5s which include Maths and either English Language or Literature, or ii. 5 grade 5s AND at least a 4 in Maths and English Language or Literature Course For Triple Science students, GCSE grade 7 in Biology and 6 in Maths. 7-7 for Combined Science students and 6 in Maths

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

  • Hinchingbrooke School

    Brampton Road, Huntingdon, PE29 3BN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Huntingdon

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