OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology A
at Parkside Studio College, Hayes · college
What the college says
Pupils age 16 that have completed their GCSEs. Please see our full post 16 course prospectus from our website: https://www.therosedalehewensacademytrust.co.uk/
What you need to get on
A minimumof 5 Subjects 9-5 grades (or the equivalent) at GCSE including a Grade 5 in English and Grade 6 in Mathematics. The minimum entry requirement is a grade 6 in the GCSE Combined Science. If you have studied GCSE Separate Science you need to achieve at least two 6 grades.
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
Parkside Studio College
Wood End Green Road, Hayes, UB3 2SE
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Hayes
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