Biology is the study of life: why not delve deeper into exactly how humans work? Increasingly popular, Biology represents one of the largest A Level groups at Sixth Form level. It is an important prerequisite subject for many university courses, but some students will study Biology purely for interest and enjoyment. It is a fascinating subject improving students’ knowledge of every day, biologically relevant topics such as how the human body works, the causes and progression of diseases and genetic engineering, including the integral part they play in today’s fastmoving society. Careers for which Biology would be valuable include: Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science and Pharmacy, as well as the Biomedical, Biotechnology and Food Industries.
Pupils who have followed GCSE courses are normally required to have: • taken at least 8 subjects • achieved Grade 5 or better in Mathematics and English (Language) • achieved the entry standard for their chosen A Level subjects available to him/her in the option groups Primarily, pupils need to have an avid interest in Biology as this is an academically demanding course. Grade 7 or better in GCSE Biology would provide the best foundation for the course; students with a Grade 6 may be considered. Students gaining 7-7 in Combined Science could similarly progress to study A Level Biology. It can be an advantage if A Level Biology students also study A Level Chemistry as parts of the courses complement each other, however, Biology has also been successfully studied alongside other related subjects such as Psychology, P.E. and Geography; or as the lone science in a student’s A Level profile.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,203 |
| Address | The Friarage, Yarm, TS15 9EJ |
Biology is the study of life: why not delve deeper into exactly how humans work? Increasingly popular, Biology represents one of the largest A Level groups at Sixth Form level. It is an important prerequisite subject for many university courses, but some students will study Biology purely for interest and enjoyment. It is a fascinating subject improving students’ knowledge of every day, biologically relevant topics such as how the human body works, the causes and progression of diseases and genetic engineering, including the integral part they play in today’s fastmoving society. Careers for which Biology would be valuable include: Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science and Pharmacy, as well as the Biomedical, Biotechnology and Food Industries.
Pupils who have followed GCSE courses are normally required to have: • taken at least 8 subjects • achieved Grade 5 or better in Mathematics and English (Language) • achieved the entry standard for their chosen A Level subjects available to him/her in the option groups Primarily, pupils need to have an avid interest in Biology as this is an academically demanding course. Grade 7 or better in GCSE Biology would provide the best foundation for the course; students with a Grade 6 may be considered. Students gaining 7-7 in Combined Science could similarly progress to study A Level Biology. It can be an advantage if A Level Biology students also study A Level Chemistry as parts of the courses complement each other, however, Biology has also been successfully studied alongside other related subjects such as Psychology, P.E. and Geography; or as the lone science in a student’s A Level profile.