Biology (OCR GCE A-Level)
at Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge · college
What the college says
Biology is not a soft option; it is an interesting and challenging learning experience, linking key biological ideas and understanding how they relate to each other. The course will develop transferable skills including: investigative, problem solving, research, decision making, mathematical skills and analytical skills.
What you need to get on
GCSE: Five Grade 6s including (Mathematics and English) plus a Grade 6 in chosen subject or a Grade 6 in Core and Additional 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
Ivybridge Community College
HARFORD ROAD, IVYBRIDGE, PL21 0JA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · IVYBRIDGE
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