Biology
Gateway Sixth Form College - Leicester
01162744500
Colin Grundy Drive, Leicester, LE5 1GA
Course summary

You may go on to study degree courses such as Biology, Medicine, Physiotherapy or courses in other subject areas. You could also enter into health related careers such as nursing, or a career using your scientific background such as laboratory work and teaching. You may go on to study degree courses such as Biology, Medicine, Physiotherapy or courses in other subject areas. You could also enter into health related careers such as nursing, or a career using your scientific background such as laboratory work and teaching.

Entry requirements

• You will usually need to have achieved 5 or more GCSE grades 9 – 4 including English Language and Maths. • 5 GCSEs at Grade A*-C/9 – 5 required • Grade C (higher tier) /6 or above in Maths • Grade C/5 and above in English Language • Grade BBC/665 in three Single Sciences with a B/6 in Biology or • Grades BB/66 in Synergy or Trilogy combined Science

How you'll be assessed

A two week induction will take place at the start of the course with an access assessment taken by all students enrolled onto the course. Students are expected to pass the assessment to progress onto the A Level course – throughout the year students will be assessed regularly where they will be expected to show sufficient progress. • Paper 1 units 1 – 4 2 hour exam 35 % total • Paper 2 units 5 – 8 2 hour exam 35% total • Paper 3 units 1 – 8 including practical skills – 2 hour exam 30% total.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLeicester
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressColin Grundy Drive, Leicester, LE5 1GA