Biology A Level

Applications Open: Monday 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: Friday 24th July 2026

Entry Requirements: Our general entry requirements are:-

• A Levels – advanced courses, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including English and mathematics. Some subjects may have additional entry requirements.

• BTEC Level 3 – advanced courses, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 4+ qualifications, including English and mathematics. Some subjects may have additional entry requirements.

• T Level - technical course, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including English and mathematics.

• BTEC Level 2 – One year programme, which could lead on to further studies, with an average entry requirement at least five grade 2 or above, including English and mathematics.

How to Apply: Please apply via Kent Choices

If applying to T Level Engineering, please include a second choice set of subjects within the same application.

Content overview

Content is split into six teaching modules:

Module 1 – Development of practical skills in biology

Module 2 – Foundations in biology

Module 3 – Exchange and transport

Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease

Module 5 – Communication, homeostasis and energy

Module 6 – Genetics, evolution and ecosystems

Assessment overview

Biological processes (01) 100 marks - 2 hour 15 minutes written paper - 37% of total A level

Biological diversity (02) 100 marks - 2 hour 15 minutes written paper - 37% of total A level

Unified biology (03) 70 marks - 1 hour 30 minutes written paper - 26% of total A level

Practical Endorsement in biology (04) (non-exam assessment) - Reported separately

Additional course entry requirements

Grade 66 in Double Science, grade 6 or above in Triple Biology, ideally grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics.

Progression and career opportunities

A level Biology is a flexible option which sits well with many other subjects. The course provides an opportunity for a broad base of biological studies which provides an excellent opportunity to branch in many directions for further studies, such as Forensic science, Conservation, Toxicologist, geneticist, Environmental Consultants and an array of Healthcare Professions such as Medicine, Paramedic, Radiography, Physiotherapy, Nursing etc.