Level 3 A Level Biology
at Holy Cross College, Bury · college
What the college says
Studying biology shows us how all living forms are interconnected. As an A Level, this course will prepare you for taking your studies to the next level.You?ll find the skills you develop as a student with us are highly transferable and an excellent preparation for a wider range of courses you may study in the future.If you?re looking to study for a medical course at university, A Level Biology is unusually demanded.
What you need to get on
General College entry requirements plus; GCSE Biology grade 6.GCSE Combined Science and Maths: you must have a profile of 6/6/5 across this combination. GCSE Maths GCSE Maths grade 5 or above And GCSE English grade 4 or above. If you have taken other science qualifications, you will need to discuss this with us. Average GCSE score of 5.50 or higher.
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
Holy Cross Sixth Form College
Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 9BB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bury
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