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GCE A Level in Biology A

at Eckington School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is ideal for learners who have a strong interest in science of living things and their environments. Within the course students will learn about biological molecules, how organisms exchange materials with their environment and how they respond to changes in internal and external environments. Students will also explore genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems, and the control of gene expression.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 GCSE Combined Science or Grade 6 GCSE Biology Grade 5 in GCSE English and Math

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

  • Eckington Sixth Form

    Eckington School Dronfield Road, Sheffield, S21 4GN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2027 · Sheffield

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