GCE A Level Biology
at Northstowe Secondary College · college
What the college says
The course offers a breadth of topics that will complement both other science A Levels and AQ Levels such as Psychology, Sports Science and BTEC Courses
What you need to get on
To study Biology at A Level, students on either the Combined Science or Separate Science GCSE programmes will be considered but only if they sat the Higher Tier exams. If students study Combined Science, they must achieve a 6-6 Grade or above, including a Grade 6 in B1 and B2. If students study Separate Sciences, they must achieve a Grade 6 or above in GCSE Biology. Students must also obtain a Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics
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
Northstowe Sixth Form
NORTHSTOWE LEARNING COMMUNITY STIRLING ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB24 1DJ
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · CAMBRIDGE
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