Course information
Biology
The Trafford and Stockport College Group - Trafford
01618867045
Manchester Road, Altrincham, WA14 5PQ
Course summary

A Level Biology is an exciting subject where over two years you will learn about the natural world and all the living things within it. Throughout your biology studies, you will gain a wide range of skills including investigation, analysing information, and general scientific skills. Studying Biology to A Level will build not only your knowledge of the biological world but also wider workplace skills of observation, research, teamwork, and communication.

Entry requirements

Standard A Level entry requirements: 5 x GCSE grade 5’s or above (must include Maths and English Language). However, certain subjects may have additional entry criteria, which can be found below: Additional Entry Requirements: A Level Biology will require grade 6 in GCSE Biology or 66 in Combined Science. This subject must also be studied alongside at least one other science-based (Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) course. Psychology can be counted as an additional science in this case.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Biological processes (37% of total A Level) Paper 2: Biological diversity (37% of total A Level) Paper 3: Unified Biology (26% of total A Level)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityTrafford
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressManchester Road, Altrincham, WA14 5PQ