Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

GCE A Level in Biology

at Trinity School, Carlisle · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Biology A-level will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology literally means the study of life and if that’s not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers.

What you need to get on

Majority grade 6’s and above including English Language and Maths. To study a particular ‘Challenge’ subject students should have at least a grade 7 in that subject.

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

Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Carlisle

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 724 providers teaching it