GCE A Level in Biology A
at Bishop Challoner Catholic College, Birmingham · college
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
If you have an investigative, scientific mind and are committed to developing your understanding of how Biology can impact on our lives, then this is the course for you.
What you need to get on
Students who have studied separate Science GCSEs are expected to have achieved a minimum of a grade 7 in Biology. Students who have studied GCSE Combined Science are expected to have achieved a minimum of a grade 7 in Combined Science. In addition you will need a grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics.
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
Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Institute Road, Birmingham, B14 7EG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2027 · Birmingham
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