Biology A Level
at PETROC, Barnstaple · other provider
What the college says
This challenging and stimulating Biology A Level programme develops your understanding through the study of a wide range of topics including cellular structure, physiology, biochemistry and gene technology.
What you need to get on
Grade 4 in English Language, grade 5 in Maths, grade 6 in Biology and Chemistry or grade 66 in Science, plus four more GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
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
North Devon Campus
Old Sticklpath Hill, Barnstaple, EX31 2BQ
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Barnstaple
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