Biology A (Salters-Nuffield)
at Vyners School, Uxbridge · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course is at the forefront for producing answers to topical problems including cloning, genetic screening, gene therapy, global warming, Tuberculosis and HIV, hospital acquired infections, keyhole surgery and prostheses and Parkinson’s. The course also provides the basis for an enriched life with interest in nature and the environment.
What you need to get on
76 in Combined Science and 6 in Mathematics, Triple Science 7 in Biology & 6 in Chemistry or Physics, 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
Vyners School
Warren Road Ickenham, Uxbridge, UB10 8AB
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Uxbridge
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