Biology A Level
at Cambridge Academy For Science and Technology, Cambridge · school or sixth form
What the college says
Biology is an exciting and dynamic subject at the heart of modern healthcare, research, agriculture, conservation and sustainability. Not only does this course provide a good introduction to understanding how our own body works, but it also explores the wider aspects of life on Earth and how we understand it. Biology is essential background for anyone considering a career in science but studying this subject also promotes an understanding of the most topical issues such as stem cell technology, drug development, global warming and conservation.
What you need to get on
7 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including English grade 4) with double or triple science (grade 6/6) and Maths (grade 5/6)
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
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
ROBINSON WAY, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 0SZ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · CAMBRIDGE
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