Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

Biology A level

at The Castle School, Bristol · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level Biology is a challenging but rewarding subject for anybody fascinated by the natural world and keen to learn more about how it works. The course blends traditional areas such as biochemistry, cell structure, classification and physiology with more recent developments in genetics and biotechnology.

What you need to get on

7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including: Grade 6 in Biology and one other science OR Grade 6/6 in Combined Science and Grade 6 in Mathematics.

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

  • The Castle School

    The Castle School Park Road, Bristol, BS35 1HT

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bristol

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 15 providers teaching it