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GCE A Level in Biology Level 3 Year 1

at Boston College, Boston · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Whether it's cells or the biological molecules that underpin all life, the genetics that give us our individuality, the ecosystems that cover the world or the homeostatic mechanisms that keep us alive, the A level in Biology is for anyone with an interest in the study of living things, and perhaps a future career involving biology.

What you need to get on

The entry qualifications for the Biology A level are five GCSEs at grades 5 or above (Old GCSE grade C or above) including Maths at grades 6 or above and any science GCSE at grade 6 or above (Old GCSE grade B or above) or equivalent.

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

  • Boston College Skirbeck Road

    Skirbeck Road, Boston, PE21 6JF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Boston

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