Biology

Applications Open: - 31st October 2025

Applications Close: - 27th January 2026

Entry Requirements: - All students joining Year 12 will have completed their GCSE courses and from a maximum of 8 GCSEs must have achieved:

46 points from the top 8 subjects with at least a 5 in English and Maths

How to Apply: - Please follow the website www.wg6.co.uk for the application link.

We do not accept applications via Kent Choices.

BIOLOGY

A Level

OCR A Level Biology Specification A

Expectations of Independent Study

You are expected to spend at least five and a half hours a week on your Biology work outside of lessons. This will include homework tasks, prereading, independent study tasks, making additional notes, reviewing lesson materials and reading around the subject.

Entry Requirements

Grade 9-7 for Combined Science or 9-7 in Biology GCSE. Grade 9-6 Mathematics.

Why is it interesting?

It explains everything about the marvellous and almost miraculous phenomenon that is life. It allows us to understand everything alive from the tiniest bacteria to fascinating massive organisms like blue whales.

What skills and knowledge will I develop by studying this subject?

• Fundamental processes of life.

• Practical skills

• Problem solving

• Maths based problems

This course would be suitable for students who have the following skills and interests:

Studying Biology at A-level will require you to be highly organised and effective with your own independent work. Not only will you have to balance the workload of this subject and the other subjects you have chosen, you will also be required to commit to the subject and do the very best that you can.

What career pathways are open to me if I study this subject?

Studying Biology provides a huge platform for students to go into numerous fields some of which include:

• Biomedical science

• Veterinary science

• Biological sciences

• Environmental Sciences

• Biotechnology

• Microbiology

• Immunology

• Pharmacology

• Botany

• Zoology

• Nursing

• Medicine

• Sports science

• Biochemistry

Assessment Overview

Paper 1 is worth 37% of the marks and is based on biological processes. It is made up of multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions.

Paper 2 is worth 37% of the marks and is based on biological diversity. It is made up of multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions.

Paper 3 is worth 26% of the marks and is synoptic, covering all aspects of theory and practical. It is made up of multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions.

The fourth aspect of the assessment will be based on mathematical skills.