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GCE A Level in Biology

at East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson · other provider

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Are you aspiring to a career within the medical industry? Do you have an interest and appreciation of living organisms and want to enhance your understanding of how they function? Not to mention the added curiosity of human behaviours and their effect on the planet. A Level Biology encompasses all of this and more. The knowledge and skills gained on this course are invaluable if you wish to study Biology at University. A degree in Biology opens up a wide array of career paths. Graduates can pursue professions in fields such as Healthcare, Research, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Genetics, Conservation and more.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 4 which must include a minimum of Grade 5:5 in Combined Science or two Grade 5s in separate sciences and English Language or Literature and Maths at Grade 4.

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

  • Nelson and Colne College

    Scotland Road, Nelson, BB9 7YT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Nelson

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