Biology A Level
Cornwallis Academy
Hubbards Lane, Linton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Wednesday, 01 September 2027
The Trust Sixth Form at Cornwallis Academy
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
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Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.
Application Instructions
Applications Open - 3 November 2025
Applications Close - 17 July 2026
Entry Requirements - Applications are considered on an individual basis.
How to Apply - Please apply via KentChoices
Course Summary
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Course Details
What will I study in year 12?
Unit 1 – Biological Molecules Carbohydrate, lipid and protein structure. DNA structure. The role of water and ions.
Unit 2 – Cells Cell structure and function. Microscopy. Immune recognition and response.
Unit 3 – Organisms and Exchange Gas exchange. Digestion and absorption. Mass transport.
Unit 4 – Genes and Variation DNA, genes and chromosomes. Protein synthesis. Biodiversity and adaptations.
What will I study in Year 13?
Unit 5 – Energy Transfers of Organisms Photosynthesis and Respiration. Nutrient Cycles.
Unit 6 – Response to the Environment Nervous Control. Homeostasis.
Unit 7– Genetics and Evolution Inheritance and evolution. Speciation and Ecosystems.
Unit 8—Control of Gene Expression Mutations, Cancer and Gene Therapy
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Year 12
AS Assessment: Two written papers
Paper 1 – Any content from units 1-4 (75 marks)
Paper 2 – Any content from units 1-4 (75 marks)
Each 1hour and 30 minutes long and is worth 50% of the AS
Year 13
A2 Assessment: Three written papers
Paper 1—Content from Units 1-4 (91 marks) 35% of A level
Paper 2—Content from units 5-8 (91 marks) 35% of A level
Paper 3—Content from units 1-8 (78 marks) 30% of A level
Entry requirements
Grade 6-6 at Combined Science or two 6 grades at triple science including a 6 in Biology PLUS a minimum grade 6 in Maths.
Your next steps...
Students will require this A level for courses such as medicine and veterinary.
It is also fundamental for biomedical science, forensics or pharmaceutical science. You may also require this course for physiotherapy, psychology based professions or to work in researching medical conditions such as cancer.
Biology A level is highly desirable across many fields of employment from accountancy and finance to chemical engineering.
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