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GCE A Level in Biology A

at Westcliff High School For Girls, Westcliff-On-Sea · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Technology has advanced rapidly and the era of genetics is upon is. New biological issues arise every day with COVID being at the forefront of everyone’s mind. The way we are monitoring & treating disease is rapidly advancing with gene therapy & personalized medicine becoming a reality. Biology opens the door for a huge number of careers – many of which the country needs. OCR A A Level Biology teaches concepts that are common to all living systems, such as homeostasis and evolution. The final examinations require the application of theories learnt and they test ability to think laterally. All recent discoveries are part of the new specification and the content is exciting and challenging. A Level Biology is an excellent facilitating subject which develops a multitude of skills required in the world of work. Our students are inquisitive, mathematical and can communication effectively. You will however need to be prepared to work hard – there is a huge amount of theory to learn.

What you need to get on

GCSE Grade 7 (or equivalent) in Biology with an average 6 in Separate Sciences or Grade 7-7 GCSE in Combined Science, Grade 6 in Mathematics and Grade 6 in English.

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

  • Westcliff High School for Girls

    Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0BS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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