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Linear 'A' Level Biology

at Caistor Grammar School, Market Rasen · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Students will follow the OCR specification (H420) for A level Biology. The aim of the specification is to encourage candidates to develop their interest in and enthusiasm for Biology, including in further study and careers in Biology; to appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues, how the Sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society as well as developing essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of Biology and how they relate to each other. Students studying Biology go on to a variety of university courses and careers, including medicine, veterinary science, nursing, dentistry, physiotherapy, speech therapy, nutritional science, pharmacy, biomedical science and optometry. With a global population estimated to reach 10 billion by 2050, students studying Biology at ‘A’ level will be well placed to contribute to solving the wide variety of problems associated, such as the demand for more effective medicines, sustainable food supply and balancing these demands with the need for the conservation of biodiversity and endangered species. A Level Biology H420 (2 year course) Content • Module 1 – Development of practical skills in Biology • Module 2 – Foundations in Biology • Module 3 – Exchange and Transport • Module 4 – Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease • Module 5 – Communication, Homeostasis and Energy • Module 6 – Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems

What you need to get on

All applicants will have at least a GCSE grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature. It will also be required to have gained 4 GCSE passes at either 9-6 (B in GCSE Tech), with a minimum of a grade 6 (B in Tech) in each of the subjects to be studied at A level. Additionally, applicants will have to meet the minimum requirements for individual subjects as set out in the Sixth Form prospectus.

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

  • Caistor Grammar School

    Church Street Caistor, Market Rasen, LN7 6QJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Market Rasen

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