Biology A Level
at Belfairs Academy, Leigh-On-Sea · school or sixth form
What the college says
Biology is a desired subject for many degree courses including Medical services, Nursing, Ophthalmology, Environmental management and Forensic science. It is good for those seeking to pursue a career in Sports and fitness coaching, Biotechnology, the Food industry and Horticulture, along with many others.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in GCSE Combined science OR grade 6 in GCSE Biology. Additionally, you must have GCSE Maths at grade 5.
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
Belfairs Academy
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3TG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Leigh-On-Sea
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