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GCE A Level in Biology

at Malcolm Arnold Academy, Northampton · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Have you ever wondered what the inside of your cells look like? Why your heart beats? Why your sister looks like you? How medicines work? What DNA is? Who Darwin was? Study A Level Biology to find out the answers. A Level Biology will give you an exciting insight into the contemporary world of biology. You will learn about the core concepts of biology and about the impact of biological research and how it links to everyday life. You will also learn to apply your knowledge, investigate and solve problems in a range of contexts.

What you need to get on

5 x GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, plus 2 x SCIENCE GCSEs at Grade 6 and a Grade 5 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

  • Malcolm Arnold Academy

    Trinity Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Northampton

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