GCE A Level Biology A
at Colchester County High School For Girls, Colchester · school or sixth form
What the college says
Biology is an exciting, rapidly advancing area of science that forms the basis of many important issues in today’s society and will take us into unknown areas in the future. Frequently in the news there are headlines concerning Biology such as stem cell therapies, cloning, genetic engineering, DNA evidence at crime scenes, zoonotic infections, biodiversity, infectious disease outbreaks and vaccinations. All these and more, are topics considered during the A Level course.
What you need to get on
The minimum entry requirement is 4 GCSEs at Grade 7 or above and 2 GCSEs at Grade 6 including English Language and Mathematics at a minimum of Grade 6. Students will be required to achieve at least a Grade 7 in each GCSE subject they wish to study at A Level.
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
Colchester County High School for Girls
NORMAN WAY, COLCHESTER, CO3 3US
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · COLCHESTER
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