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GCE A Level in Biology

at Shireland Biomedical Utc, Wolverhampton · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Biology A Level provides you with the opportunity to become involved in the study of living things. As a biology student, you will study topics such as cell biology, neuroscience, evolutionary biology and ecology. Biologists now find themselves as one of the top ten most employable graduates and we have the experience to support your success in this subject. An integral part of our teaching is practical work, and all students will be expected to use biological equipment including colorimeters, microscopes, ecological sampling and microbial growth apparatus. As research and communication are an integral part of Biology A Level, all students are provided with subsidised textbooks and outstanding teacher-created resources to support their knowledge and understanding of the course content.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE's grade 5 or above. Science 66 or GCSE Biology Grade 6.

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

  • Shireland Biomedical UTC

    350 HIGH STREET, WEST BROMWICH, B70 8DJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · WEST BROMWICH

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