Biology (GCEA)
at Kingdown School, Warminster · school or sixth form
What the college says
The A Level Biology course builds directly from GCSE Biology or GCSE Additional Science. Several skills are required for success in Biology at A Level - in particular the ability to work independently and be self-motivated. Note that the course also requires attendance at additional tutorial sessions after school for some students; a commitment to attend these sessions is a pre-requisite for acceptance onto the A Level Biology course.
What you need to get on
GCSE English and Maths (at grades 9-5) plus three other GCSEs grades 9-4. These should include 6 or above in Biology and one other Science or 6/6 or above in Double Science.
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
Kingdown School Sixth Form
Woodcock Road, Warminster, BA12 9DR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Warminster
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