Biology
at All Saints' Catholic High School, Sheffield · school or sixth form
What the college says
The Biology A Level course builds upon the student's knowledge and understanding gained during GCSE Additional Science and Biology. Biology A Level will give students the skills they need to make connections and associations with all living things around them. Biology literally means the study of life and if that's not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, students are bound to find a specific area of interest. A Level Biological molecules Cells Organisms exchange substances with their environment Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms Energy transfers in and between organisms Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems The control of gene and expression Assessment Biology, like all sciences, is a practical subject. Throughout the course you will carry out practical activities. These practical sessions will give you the skills and confidence needed to investigate the way living things behave and work. It will also ensure that if you chose to study a Biology-based subject at university, you will have the practical skills needed to carry out successful experiments in your degree. Skills developed and opportunities available Students develop skills in applying knowledge, analysing and interpreting data, presenting scientific arguments and ideas, carrying out investigative activities, including appropriate risk management in a range of contents. The course lays the fou
What you need to get on
5 GSCE Grade 4-9 including Mathematics and English Language and GCSE 6 in Biology / Science and GCSE grade 5 in Mathematics OPTION BLOCKS A, B and E
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
All Saints Catholic High School
Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RJ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Sheffield
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