GCE A Level in Biology
at Grey Court School, Richmond · school or sixth form
What the college says
16-19 year olds. Biology A Level will allow you to study familiar concepts from GCSE in much greater detail. The lessons will consist of small group teaching where there will be an increased emphasis on developing scientific enquiry skills as well as deepening your level of understanding in all topics. You will be taught in a bespoke Biology lab and have access to specialist equipment to enhance your practical skills.
What you need to get on
> If you have taken Combined Science you must have at least a grade 6 in each (including 6s in the Biology units). If you have taken Separate Sciences you must have a grade 6 in Biology and a 6 in Chemistry and Physics. As well as these science GCSEs you must have a minimum grade 6 in 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
Grey Court School
HAM STREET, RICHMOND, TW10 7HN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · RICHMOND
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