OCR Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary in GCE Biology A
at Rooks Heath School, Harrow · school or sixth form
What the college says
Module 1 Development of practical skills in biology Module 2 Foundations in biology Module 3 Biodiversity evolution and disease.
What you need to get on
6 GCSEs at Grades 9-4 minimum of grades 665 at GCSE Triple Science (with at least a 6 in Biology) or a minimum of 66 in GCSE Combined Science
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
Rooks Heath School
Eastcote Lane, Harrow, HA2 9AH
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Harrow
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