Biology A Level

NEW Applications for September 2026

Applications Open - Monday 3rd November 2025

Applications Close - Monday 5th April 2026 at 5pm

Entry Requirements - A minimum of six separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above, OR an average of grade 6 in the best six GCSE subjects achieved

At least a grade 5 in both English and Mathematics For most subjects at A Level, a grade 6 in the subject at GCSE is required. However, for A Level Mathematics a grade 7 is required, and for Further Mathematics a grade 8 is necessary

How to Apply - Applications can be made through Kent Choices

Please contact us directly if you have any questions - contact sixthformrecruitment@nks.kent.sch.uk

Open Evening

Thursday 15th January - 6pm - 8pm

Presentations at 6:30pm & 7:30pm

No booking necessary.

Open Mornings - Please visit our school website to book a slot for the open mornings www.nks.kent.sch.uk

Thursday 20th November 2025 9am - 12pm

Thursday 11th December 2025 9am -12pm

Please visit our website for information on consultation meeting if you would like to visit the school and talk to a member of the Sixth Form Team - https://www.nks.kent.sch.uk/page/?title=Sixth+Form+Admissions&pid=33

Developed in conjunction with leading subject experts from the University of York Science Education Group, in collaboration with schools, universities and biological scientists, the SNAB course offers a contextled approach to A level Biology designed to stimulate scientific interest and enquiry.

Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk

Topic 2: Genes and Health

Topic 3: Voice of the Genome

Topic 4: Biodiversity and Natural Resources

Topic 5: On the Wild Side

Topic 6: Immunity, Infection and Forensics

Topic 7: Run for Your Life

Topic 8: Grey Matter

Further information on the content of these topics can be found in the specification which can be download from the Edexcel examination board website.

The course is fully supported by an extensive online resource at http://www.activelearn.com

Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk

Topic 2: Genes and Health

Topic 3: Voice of the Genome

Topic 4: Biodiversity and Natural Resources

Topic 5: On the Wild Side

Topic 6: Immunity, Infection and Forensics

Topic 7: Run for Your Life

Topic 8: Grey Matter

Paper 1: The Natural Environment and Species Survival – a 2hour paper examining Topics 16. The paper may include multiplechoice, short open, open response, calculations and extended writing questions.

Paper 2: Energy, Exercise and Coordination – a 2hour paper examining Topics 14 and 78. The question format is the same as in Paper 1.

Paper 3: General and Practical Applications in Biology – a 2hour paper examining Topics 18. The paper will include synoptic questions which may be based on two or more topics.

A prerelease article will underpin one exam question. All three papers will be taken at the end of the course for first assessment in summer 2019. They each have the same weighting.

Science Practical Endorsement – specific competency in a range of practical skills will be assessed internally by the teacher and a pass or fail awarded. The Endorsement will not contribute to the overall grade for this qualification.

GCSE grade 6 in Biology OR GCSE Combined Science grade 7,7. GCSE grade 6 in English and Mathematics is essential.

Agriculture, Animal Behaviour, Biochemistry, Biology, Biosciences, Biotechnology, Dentistry, Dietetics, Ecology, Environmental Science, Genetics, Horticulture, Marine Biology, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Sports Science, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Wildlife Conservation.