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GCE A Level in Biology

at St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Biology involves the study of a wide range of exciting topics, ranging from molecular biology to the study of ecosystems. Biology is never far from the headlines either. It is the forefront of medical research, cancer treatment, stem cell research, genetic libraries, conservation and novel diseases. The human genome has been sequenced and we know the complete arrangement of the three thousand million bases that make up human DNA.

What you need to get on

Grade 6-6 or above in GCSE Combined Science or Grade 6-9 in GCSE Biology. Grade 5-9 in GCSE 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

  • St Simon Stock Catholic School

    Oakwood Park, Maidstone, ME16 0JP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Maidstone

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