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Biology - A Level (AQA)

at Capital City College Group, London · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level37 weeksFull time

What the college says

Biology is the study of life! During this course, you will study the essential molecules, as simple as nucleotides, and how these can be repeated over long chains to code for proteins to form complex human beings. There will be the opportunity to view cells at a microscopic level and investigate their intricate workings.You will also study the devastating effects of mutations during DNA replication, which can lead to tumour development. You will have the opportunity to practice your critical and analytical thinking skills and gain insight into how the world around you works.You will become a problem-solver when designing and implementing biological investigations and studying the interactions between organisms and the ecosystem.

What you need to get on

You will need to meet the minimum entry criteria, plus:Combined Science grades 6 and 6Triple Science grades 6, 6, and 5Maths grade 6Please click here to see the minimum entry requirements.It is a requirement to study A-level Chemistry alongside A-level Biology. If your average GCSE score is above 6, A-level Psychology alongside Biology may be considered instead.

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

  • King's Cross Campus

    211 Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8RA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · London

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