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GCE A level in Biology

at Townsend Church of England School, St. Albans · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

There are 4 units covering practical work, foundations in biology, exchange and transport and biodiversity, evolution and disease covered in year one. In year two we cover communication, homeostasis and energy, genetics, evolution and ecosystems. The A level looks to build on work done at GCSE as well as introduce some new topics.

What you need to get on

GCSE Biology grade 6+ or Combined Science at least grade 6-6 GCSE Maths grade 6+ GCSE English grade 5+

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

  • Townsend CofE School

    Sparrowswick Ride, St. Albans, AL3 6DR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · St. Albans

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