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Biology: A Level

at St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level21 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Year two helps students to build on the knowledge and skills learnt in year one. They will study four further topics: 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. Within these topics students will complete a further six practical investigations. To gain an A level qualification, students will have three examinations at the end of year 13: paper 1 will cover any content from topics 1 to 4 ,studied in year 12. Paper 2 will cover any content in topics 5 to 8 , studied in year 13 and paper 3 will cover any content from topics 1 to 8. All papers will be 2 hours and 15% of the marks for each paper will assess practical skills.

What you need to get on

Minimum of 5 9 - 4 grades at GCSE including a 6 or above in core science and preferably a 6 or above in additional science.

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 John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

    St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School City Way, Rochester, ME1 2FA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Rochester

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