GCE A Level in Biology A
at Consett Academy, Consett · school or sixth form
What the college says
Biology is everywhere... It is the study of living organisms, life on Earth, why it exists, how it exists and how it all works from the smallest molecule to the largest organisms known to exist. You’ll study a wide range of biological fields including some things you’ve already come across like the heart and lungs, but also how your brain works and how you even have thoughts. Biology is everything from anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, ecology, evolution all the way to genetics.
What you need to get on
Maths & English grade 4 or above. Biology or Combined Science at Grade 6 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
Consett Academy
Ashdale Road, Consett, DH8 6LZ
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Consett
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