GCE A Level in Biology A
at Pate'S Grammar School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form
What the college says
The aim of our course is for students to build on their interest and enthusiasm for Biology which can lead to further study at university and a wide range of careers. We also welcome students who want to study Biology for the sheer enjoyment of it without an intention to take the subject beyond A-Level.
What you need to get on
57 Points from Best 8 GCSE subjects (where 9, 8, 7, 6 etc and A* = 8.5, A = 7, B = 5.5, C = 4)
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
Pate's Grammar School
PRINCESS ELIZABETH WAY, CHELTENHAM, GL51 0HG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · CHELTENHAM
- 1 September 2027 · CHELTENHAM
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