Biology A Level

Applications Open – Open Now!

Applications Close – 31 March 2025. Late applications may still be accepted, please contact us for more information

Entry Requirements – Generally 5 GCSE's at 5-9 including English and Mathematics

How to Apply – Please apply via KentChoices and make sure to add a minimum of 3 courses to your application.

This exciting new biology course has been developed to ensure that all students gain the key insights needed to build a solid foundation for a potential career as a biologist. Students gain practical skills alongside the most up to date theory. This is a course which emphasises the application of students’ knowledge to new contexts and encourages students to think about the role of science in society today.
This course is a wonderful opportunity for students who want to study biology at university or indeed a whole range of courses including Medicine, Dentistry, Environmental Sciences and Nursing. The skills that students gain from this course can be transferred to a wide range of further educational courses or employment opportunities.

AS Level

Paper 1 All Content

Paper 2 All Content

A Level

Paper 1 Biological molecules, Cells, Exchange and transport & Biodiversity

Paper 2 Energy transfers in and between organisms, Genetics, populations and evolution systems & Control of gene expression

Paper 3 All content, All practical skills & Essay

Students should have a grade 6 or higher in GCSE Biology or Core and Additional Science and a 5 grade or higher in English and Mathematics.