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Biology

at Bishop Ramsey Church of England School, Ruislip · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Biology is a fascinating subject giving an insight into the living world around us. The Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) course offers students an opportunity to experience the interrelated nature of Biology, linking a variety of topics and showing how genetics and the environment can work together to influence organisms.

What you need to get on

Five grade 5's at GCSE, including English (Langage or Literature) and Maths as well as a grade 6 in either Combine Science or Triple Biology. In addition to these requirements there is an entrance test sat in the summer term. This is based on the additional Biology curriculum and requires a minimum pass mark of 40%.

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

  • Bishop Ramsey Sixth Form

    Hume Way, Ruilsip, HA4 8EE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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