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Biology A Level

at Bristol Cathedral Choir School, Bristol · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The content at A Level is separated into Human Biology and Ecology. The content is examined through three exams at the end of Year 13; each exam is two hours long. Paper 1 and 2 are worth 91 marks and account for 35% of the A Level. These papers consist of a mixture of short and long answer questions and 15 marks are dedicated to an extended written response. Paper 3 is worth 78 marks and accounts for 30% of the A Level. Paper 3 consists of 38 structured questions including practical techniques, 15 marks critical analysis and 25 marks on one essay.The practical elements of the course are assessed both within the written exams and through direct observations of students? competency in a range of skills during practical lessons.

What you need to get on

Minimum entry requirements are GCSE grades 6, 6, 5, 5, 5 and a 4 in English Language or Literature, including minimum grade 6 in two Sciences; Recommended: minimum grade 6 in GCSE Maths

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

  • Bristol Cathedral Choir School

    College Square, Bristol, BS1 5TS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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