Biology A Level
at Cranbrook School, Cranbrook · school or sixth form
What the college says
The OCR Biology A course is aimed at challenging learners and preparing them for the eventuality of becoming independent in the 'real wide world'. It is a course suitable for people who are curious about how their body works and how the world around them can influence their decisions. The aims of the course are to encourage students to: Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of biology, including developing an interest in further study and careers in biology. Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of biology, including developing an interest in further study and careers in biology.
What you need to get on
B or above at GCSE
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
Cranbrook School
Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, TN17 3JD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Cranbrook
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