Biology GCE A Level
at Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form, Woodbridge · school or sixth form
What the college says
A Level Biology expands on the principles taught at GCSE and is designed to allow learners to increase their overall knowledge of different topics. Some are covered in more detail, while others use mathematical skills to develop understanding through relevant and appropriate calculations. Core content AS: biological molecules; cells; organisms exchange substances with their environment;genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. Core content A Level: energy transfers in and between organisms; organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments; genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems and the control of gene expression.
What you need to get on
Biology GCSE Grade 6 (or Combined Science GCSE Grade 6-6) and Maths GCSE Grade 5
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
Thomas Mills High School
Saxtead Road Framlingham, Woodbridge, IP13 9HE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Woodbridge
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