GCE A Level in Biology
at St John Henry Newman Catholic School, Carlisle · school or sixth form
What the college says
These topics allow pupils to fully broaden their knowledge of traditional Biology (e.g. Cells and Biological Molecules) along with the new and exciting developments in the subject (e.g. The control of gene expression). Biology is an excellent stepping stone for many Further Education courses for example medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, natural sciences, midwifery, radiology, geography, sports science, microbiology and so many more.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in GCSE Science, GCSE English and GCSE Maths
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
St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Scalegate Road, Carlisle, CA2 4NL
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Carlisle
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