Biology A Level
at Darrick Wood School, Orpington · school or sixth form
What the college says
The structure and function of animal and plant cells are studied at an advanced level. We also consider the way in which materials are exchanged and transported in plants and animals. Biological molecules, enzymes, evolution and classification are covered along with immunity and disease control. Other topics include the biochemistry of respiration and photosynthesis, along with the detailed study of genetics and inheritance, homeostasis, biotechnology, ecosystems and the nervous system.
What you need to get on
6 in Mathematics, 5 in a written subject 6,6 Combined Science or 6 in Separate Biology
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
Darrick Wood Sixth Form
LOVIBONDS AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8ER
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · ORPINGTON
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