Biology
Kingswood Secondary Academy - North Northamptonshire
01536741857
Gainsborough Road, Corby, NN18 9NS
Course summary

Biology is a science at the forefront of some of the most exciting and sensitive issues in the news today. Are you intrigued when you hear about the medical developments in genetic engineering? Do you want to know why cells divide and what are the causes of cancer? Or are you concerned with the threat of global extinction and the devastation caused by global warming? Studying A-Level Biology will enable you to learn more about these issues of interest. Achieving A-Level Biology can lead to various careers or degree courses. You can go on to study: Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Psychology, Veterinary Science, and Zoology amongst other rewarding subjects at university. Biology is also an excellent A Level for entry to non-science careers or degree courses.

Entry requirements

At least 5 subjects at grade 4-9/L2P-D* including: Grade 6 in Biology or 6/6 in Combined Science Grade 5 in English Grade 6 in Maths

How you'll be assessed

The teaching of practical skills is integrated with the theoretical topics. You will be externally assessed through written papers set by OCR. Your teacher will also assess you for the Practical Endorsement, for which you will carry out a minimum of 12 tasks during the course.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNorth Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGainsborough Road, Corby, NN18 9NS