Biology GCE AS
at The John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge · school or sixth form
What the college says
In biology you will develop practical skills by planning experiments, collecting data, analysing experimental results and making conclusions. You will also learn how scientific models are developed, the applications and implications of science, the benefits and risks that science brings and the ways in which society uses science to make decisions.
What you need to get on
GCSE Biology at grade 6 or above or grades 66 or above in GCSE Combined Science. Students also need GCSE Maths at grade 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
The John of Gaunt School
Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, BA14 9EH
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Trowbridge
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