Biology

Entry Requirements

In practice, we look at each pupil as an individual to see how they conform to our principles and we usually expect that they will have achieved at least 5 GCSEs/IGCSEs at grade 5 or above with ideally grade 6 or above in the subjects they wish to study at A-Level. However, some of the subjects you are interested in may not have been taught at GCSE, so it is impossible to specify exact entry requirements for all of our A-Level subjects. We will consider equivalent qualifications gained from other educational systems. Our philosophy for learning is designed to challenge all students in learning and thinking and to encourage and develop a resilient mindset. To develop the skills, knowledge and understanding of A-Level Biology, the appropriate areas of mathematics relevant to the subject have to be taught. 10% of the marks available within written examinations will be for assessment of mathematics. The areas covered are: – Arithmetic and numerical computation – Handling data – Algebra – Graphs – Geometry and trigonometry – A minimum of Grade 4 in Mathematics GCSE is required