GCE A Level in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield)
at The Appleton School, Benfleet · school or sixth form
What the college says
Biology engages and inspires students. The fundamentals of Biology help you to understand contemporary issues, such as genetic modification or climate change as well as understanding the mechanisms that underpin all living organisms. Biology can be studied with a wide range of other A- level courses, as a single science in your programme or combined with other sciences such as Chemistry and Physics.
What you need to get on
GCSE grade 6 in Biology or Combined Science and a grade 6 in both Maths and English.
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 Appleton School
Croft Road, Benfleet, SS7 5RN
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Benfleet
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