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GCE A Level in Biology

at St John Henry Newman Catholic School, Carlisle · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

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

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Carlisle

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