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Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre

Biology A Level

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre

Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Science and Mathematics

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2027
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Applications Open: - 25th November 2026

Applications Close: - 15th January 2027

Entry Requirements: - Each course has its own entry requirements, please see course descriptions or the prospectus for details.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

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Course Summary

This course is designed to encourage students to develop an enthusiasm for biology, including practical skills, an understanding of concepts and principles, and the knowledge and skills for the study of biology in Higher Education.

Course Details

In the first year students study these topics: basic cell structure, biological molecules and cell division, diversity and organisation, how organisms exchange substances with their environments, biodiversity and variation and the relationships between organisms. In the second year of the course students cover these topics: how organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments, the control of gene expression, patterns of inheritance and how the genome can be manipulated, genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

At the end of the course students will sit three written examinations covering topics from both years of the course. Students will also have a practical endorsement which will be reported separately.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including 6-5 in Combined Science or a 6 in Biology plus 5 in Maths and 5 in English.

Your next steps...

You could take this course with other complimentary courses, such as Chemistry or more general subjects, to prepare for Higher Education. With further training, you could become a Doctor, Nurse, Science Technician or Marine Biologist.

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