GCE A Level in Biology A
at Hele'S School, Plymouth · school or sixth form
What the college says
You will need to be well motivated and committed to be successful on this course. An interest in Biology is essential of course, but aspects of the syllabus require some understanding of chemistry and competence in Mathematics. There is also a fair amount of practical work, some of which needs to be completed and recorded in a practical file over the two year A level course for the practical endorsement.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 passes at grade 5 (including English and Maths). A minimum of 2 grade 6’s in Science.
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
Hele's Trust
Seymour Road Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 4LT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Plymouth
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