Biology A Level

Applications Open: 7th November 2025 at 9am

Applications Close: 30th January 2026 4pm

Entry Requirements: - 5 GCSE's Grade 4 and above, including Maths and/or English plus additional subject specific entry requirements.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Biology involves the study of a wide range of exciting topics, ranging from molecular biology to the study of ecosystems. Biology is never far from the headlines either. It is the forefront of medical research, cancer treatment, stem cell research, genetic libraries, conservation and novel diseases. The human genome has been sequenced and we know the complete arrangement of the three thousand million bases that make up human DNA.

This course allows for a variety of practical investigations and applications. The main topics covered are: Biological molecules, Cells, Genetics, Variation and Evolution, Internal body systems, Biodiversity and Ecology.

• Paper 1 - 2 hours, topics 1-4
• Paper 2 – 2 hours, topics 5-8
• Paper 3 – 2 hours – all topics and practical skills, including an essay question.

We also deliver a range of core practical investigations, which awards the CPAC qualification alongside A-Level grades.

Grade 6-6 or above in GCSE Combined Science or Grade 6-9 in GCSE Biology. Grade 5-9 in GCSE Mathematics.

Biologists are concerned with many current issues. They work in the fields of cell biology, medicine, food production and ecology... and the work they do is vital to us all. Biology is one of the most popular A Level subjects, and many students go on to study a biology-related degree course. Others go on to careers in law, computing, accounting or teaching. So, whatever field you will eventually work in, you will find biology a very rewarding and challenging course which will develop many of the skills essential for a successful career.