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Biology

at Netherthorpe School, Chesterfield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

a two year course in biology that leads to a level 3 qualification

What you need to get on

Students are advised to have two grade 6 passes in GCSE Combined Science or GCSE Biology and either GCSE Chemistry or Physics. The course involves calculations, so a strong grade in Mathematics is also strongly recommended. An ability to write clearly is also required. An interest in the subject is also essential and students will be expected to support classwork with background reading.

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

  • Netherthorpe School

    RALPH ROAD STAVELEY, CHESTERFIELD, S43 3PY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · CHESTERFIELD

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