Biology
at Hillview School For Girls, Tonbridge · school or sixth form
What the college says
Biology is the study of living organisms and covers a wide variety of topics including organisms, cells, exchange and mass transport, biochemistry, genetics and ecosystems.
What you need to get on
General entry requirements to study Level 3 qualifications at Hillview Sixth Form are Grade 4 or above in English Language and Grade 6 or above in Maths plus 3 other GCSE subjects at 4 or above. Subject specific entrance requirements are GCSE Biology Grade 6 or above, Chemistry Grade 6 or above, or GCSE Combined Science minimum Grades 7/6. GCSE Maths grade 6 or above plus English Language grade 4 or above. An APS of 5.5 or above.
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
Hillview School for Girls
BRIONNE GARDENS, TONBRIDGE, TN9 2HE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · TONBRIDGE
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