GCE A Level in Biology B
at Brentside High School, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is for students who want to continue studying biology after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones, in much greater depth. You might be choosing biology because you're headed for a healthcare or scientific career, though it will give you a set of skills that can be used in a wide range of non-scientific careers too. This course links well with most other A level subjects but particularly with those such as chemistry, physics, maths, geography and psychology.
What you need to get on
Five Grade 9-5 at GCSE plus subject specific requirements (see below): High Grade 6-6 in combined science or high grade 6 in biology, plus 6 in mathematics and 5 in 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
Brentside High School
Brentside High School Greenford Avenue, London, W7 1JJ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · London
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