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Biology A Level

at The Maplesden Noakes School, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

It is a 100% examination qualification; you also are required to complete 12 PAGs to allow you to meet the practical requirements of all A-level science qualificationsExams are made up of a mixture of different length questions ranging from 1 mark up to 10 marksYou will complete 6 modules whilst studying the qualification, the course is traditional in its content.You will have 3 exams1st component = 37% exam is 2hr 15 covers modules 1, 2, 3 and 52nd component = 37% exam is 2hr 15 covers modules 1, 2, 4 and 63rd component = 26% exam is 1hr 30 covers modules 1 to 6.Course ContentYear 1 content:1) Development of practical activities (PAGs)2) Foundation in Biology3) Exchange and transport4) Biodiversity, evolution and diseaseYear 2 content:1) Communication, homeostasis and energy2) Genetics, evolution and ecosystems

What you need to get on

Grade 6-6 or higher in Combined Science or 6-9 in GCSE Biology if taken

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 Maplesden Noakes School

    BUCKLAND ROAD GREAT BUCKLAND, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0TJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · MAIDSTONE

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