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GCE A Level in Biology

at The Arthur Terry School, Sutton Coldfield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

A level Biology studies animals and plants at a greater depth than at GCSE. You will be expected to do more independent learning than before. Practical work is an integral part of the course and you will learn to think critically about aspects of Biology that impinge on everyday life. The aims of A-level Biology are: • To understand essential biological facts, concepts and principles • To promote the importance of experimental work • To realise that Biology plays an important role in our society • To give a sound base for students who simply wish to study Biology to A-level, but at the same time provide an excellent foundation for Science degrees at university The specification ensures that students who have a good Science GCSE background will be able to successfully understand wider aspects of the subject with ease.

What you need to get on

Minimum entry requirement to the Arthur Terry 6th form: Gaining a minimum 33 points from a minimum of 7 GCSEs which must include English Language and Maths with a minimum point score of 4. Individual subject entry requirements must follow the Pathway entry requirements table also available on the Arthur Terry School website. Up to 2 BTEC/OCR National qualifications at Level 2 Merit can be used for 6th form entry. Each BTEC will count as 1 of the 7 GCSE grades Minimum subject entry requirements: 6 in GCSE Science (Core and Additional) or 6 in GCSE Biology and 5 in GCSE Maths plus 5 in GCSE English Language or Literature

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

  • Arthur Terry School

    Kittoe Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Sutton Coldfield

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