EDEXCEL Biology A Level
at Woodcote High School, Coulsdon · school or sixth form
What the college says
This is the study of living things and can therefore be considered as one of the broadest scientific disciplines. Biology ranges in scale from the molecular, through cells and whole organisms to ecosystems and the whole biosphere. While studying Biology you will have the chance to cover topics such as Ecology, Physiology, Evolution and Genetics. Scientists within this field work with physicists and chemists on new technologies and experimental techniques such as genetic modification and bio imaging. These discoveries and many more in recent months have given us extraordinary new tools for understanding how the living world works. The study of Biology gives students the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills applicable to a great variety of future careers.
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade 7 in Biology (or 7-6 double science), Grade 6 in English and Maths
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
Woodcote High School
Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, CR5 2EH
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Coulsdon
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