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OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology A

at Highfields School, Wolverhampton · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Biology is a demanding, yet intellectually fascinating a level that allows students to recognise the direct relevance of the subject to many aspects of their lives from a molecular level to human impacts upon ecosystems. On this course you will study the main principles of Biology. Biology encompasses the study of life from the molecular level, through cells, tissues and organisms, to populations and ecosystems. Students will develop vital skills of problem solving, analysis, evaluation and dexterity, as well as confidence in communicating scientific data and ideas in a variety of formats.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in Maths/Biology/Chemistry GCSE and Grade 5 in English

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

  • Highfields School

    Boundary Way Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Wolverhampton

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