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GCE A Level in Biology

at The Sir John Colfox Academy, Bridport · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Have you ever wondered: What is actually going on inside our cells? How we use medicines and our knowledge of the immune system to prevent pandemics? What DNA really is? Why Darwin's big idea was one of the most important in the history of science? What we are doing to save endangered species across the world?A Level Biology will help you find the answers to these and many more questions, and can also open up many job opportunities in this rapidly expanding area of science. A Level Biology is a very desirable qualification and can be a stepping stone for students wishing to step up to the next level in education. On the course you will learn about the fundamental principles of biology and the impact of biological research and its links to everyday life, how to apply your knowledge to unknown situations and learn how to investigate and problem solve across a range of contexts. The practical skills you develop, such as microscopy, biochemical analysis and ecological techniques, will be assessed in the written exams and will also be given a 'pass' or 'fail' endorsement at A level. The residential field course in Devon at the end of the summer term is a vital part of the course, but is also great fun - check out their website: www.field-studies-council.org to find out more.

What you need to get on

A Minimum of 5 GCSEs A* to C

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

  • The Sir John Colfox Academy

    Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bridport

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