GCE A Level in Biology A
at Buckingham School · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students interested in learning about biological molecules, expanding their knowledge about cells and how organisms exchange substances with their environment. Genes, variation and relationships in an ecosystem is also included.
What you need to get on
GCSE Biology grade 6 or above, or a 6-6 or above in GCSE Combined Science. GCSE Mathematics grade 6 or above and GCSE English grade 5 or above.
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 Buckingham School
London Road, Buckingham, MK18 1AT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Buckingham
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