Biology (GCEA)
at Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy, Brixham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Biology is the study of life on every scale, from large ecosystems like rainforests to a single antibiotic resistant bacterium, from the nervous system to DNA and biochemistry. The study of biology will allow you to discover how diverse the natural world really is.
What you need to get on
Grade 6/7 in Double Science or a Grade 7 in Biology, Mathematics Grade 6
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
Churston Ferrers Grammar School
Greenway Road, Brixham, TQ5 0LN
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Brixham
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