Biology
at The Nelson Thomlinson School, Wigton · school or sixth form
What the college says
Student attributes: • Interested, motivated, tenacious and organised • good data analysis and interpretation kills • Good practical skills • Prepared to allocate time outside lessons to consolidate understanding; there is a large volume of theoretical information to be learnt which them needs to be applied to a range of situations
What you need to get on
At least a good grade 5 in Biology GCSE, or grade 5-5 in Combined Science GCSE.
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
The Nelson Thomlinson School
High Street, Wigton, CA7 9PX
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Wigton
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