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Biology A level

at Writhlington School, Radstock · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Although we know a lot (but not everything) about individual organisms these do not exist in isolation and understanding how these communities work is one of the forefronts of Biological research. At A level you will learn how scientific models are developed, the applications and implications of science, the benefits and risks that science brings and the ways in which society uses science to make decisions. Module 1: Practical skills are developed through a range of guided practical activities Module 2: Understand how sub-cellular structures and biochemistry interact to allow cells in living organisms to function effectively Module 3: Study the structure and function of gas exchange and transport systems in a range of animals and in terrestrial plants. Module 4: Learn about the biodiversity of organisms, their classification and the ways in which biodiversity can be measured as well as evolution and phylogeny. Module 5: Develop understanding of how organisms respond to stimuli by using chemical and/or electrical carriers. Module 6: investigate the role of genes in regulating and controlling cell function and development together with associated ethical considerations.

What you need to get on

Grade 55 in GCSE Combined Science higher paper and a Grade 5 in Maths. Grade 66 in Combined Science is desirable.

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

  • Writhlington School

    Knobsbury Lane Writhlington, Radstock, BA3 3NQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Radstock

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