GCE AS Level in Biology A
at East Norfolk Sixth Form College, Great Yarmouth · sixth form college
What the college says
A level Biology will give you an exciting insight into the contemporary world of biology. It covers the key concepts of biology, and practical skills are integrated throughout the course. This combination of academic challenge and practical focus makes the prospect of studying A level Biology highly appealing.
What you need to get on
Two grade 6s or better in GCSE Sciences; these can be from combined sciences or if triple science has been taken, then one of these must be in Biology. GCSE grade 5 or better in Maths is also required.
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
East Norfolk Sixth Form College
Church Lane Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7BQ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Great Yarmouth
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