A Level Biology (Block A)

Northfleet School for Girls

Hall Road, NORTHFLEET, DA11 8AQ

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Wednesday, 02 September 2026

Northfleet School for Girls

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Block A

Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.

Application Instructions

Applications Open: - Friday 7 November 2025

Applications Close: - Sunday 15 February 2026

Entry Requirements: - Dependent on course

How to Apply: - Please visit our website to make your application using the Applicaa system https://www.welcometonsfg.org.uk/sixthform/

Course Summary

You have a passion for Biology and want to take your GCSE studies further. You are interested in how living things work and interconnect. You enjoy practical work and applying your knowledge to new situations. You want to open doors to a range of careers in STEM subjects.

Course Details

Why this course?

The A Level Biology course builds on GCSE science and provides an opportunity to study key concepts in greater detail. You want to know how human systems work together and how different organisms interact.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

AS Level: 2 x 90 minutes exams.

A Level: 3 x 120 minute exams.

Entry requirements

GENERIC A LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5 GCSE'S 4-9, including English Language

SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science or in Triple Science grade 6 in Biology, grade 5 in Chemistry, grade 5 Physics (must be higher tier) and grade 6 in GCSE Maths.

Students intending to study Biology must select the appropriate course according to their academic pathway.

IB Pathway: Candidates undertaking the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, or a combination of IB subjects and a vocational qualification, are required to take IB Biology.

A Level Pathway: A Level Biology is available exclusively to students enrolled on the full A Level pathway. It is not offered in combination with IB subjects or vocational programmes.

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