GCE AS Level Biology
at Whitmore High School, Harrow · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2025see the detail
What the college says
Awarding Body : OCR In Year 12 the following topics are taught and studied: Module 1 – Developing practical skills Module 2 – Foundations in biology Module 3 – Exchange and transport Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease In Year 13 the course is completed with: Module 5 – Communication and homeostasis Module 6 – Genetics, evolution and ecosystems
What you need to get on
General Requirements : 6 grade 5-9 GCSE passes including 5 or higher English Lang AND Maths Additional or Specific Requirements :GCSE 6-6 or above in GCSE Double Science or 6 in Biology
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
Whitmore High School
Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD
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