Any application for a full-time course submitted from 16 June will be treated as a late application.
A Levels
A-Level Biology
- Course Type: A Level
What can this course lead to?
On successful completion of your A Levels you could progress to university to study a range of different degrees including:
- Biology
- Psychology
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Medicine
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Pathology
- Biochemistry
- Biomedicine
- Pharmacology
- Toxicology
- Pharmacy
- Chemistry
Who is it for?
This course is for students who want to gain practical and written scientific skills to make connections with all living things around them. Biology literally means the study of life, and if that’s not important, what is? Studying this broad subject will allow you to discover your areas of interest and open the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers.
What is covered?
You will study the following units:
- Biological molecules
- Cells
- How organisms exchange substances with their environment
- Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
- Energy transfers in and between organisms
- How organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments
- Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems
- The control of gene expression
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
5 GCSEs at grade 5/C or above including English Language plus 6/B or above in Maths and 66/BB in combined science or Grade 6/B in Maths and Biology plus 6/B in either Chemistry or Physics.
You will undertake 12 core practical units including; using microscopes to see cell division, dissection of animals or plant systems, aseptic technique to study microbial growth, investigating activity in cells and investigating animal behaviour.
You will study in a variety of ways including worksheets, quizzes, research, practice exam questions, practicals, skills assessments, lab books, extended reading, group work and independent study.
You will study 3 A Level subjects, plus tutorial and career development sessions. Each subject has 6 hours per week contact time, with approximately 4 hours of independent study. Unfortunately, we cannot accept students who only want to study a single A Level subject due to funding limitations
During the two years of study, you will be regularly assessed under test conditions to practise being able to understand and respond to the questions asked in the correct time allocation so that you are fully prepared for the final exams. The awarding body is AQA. In addition, you will be required to undertake a minimum of 12 assessed practicals and write up all supporting information in a lab book. There is an assessment calendar for A levels which includes timed assessment every 4 to 5 weeks. Feedback gained from these assessments will help you to develop your skills, target your revision and where necessary enable us to provide additional support.
A lab coat and safety glasses are required for this course, these can be purchased from the college and will cost approximately £15 or you can use the ones we have. You will also need a scientific calculator. Please see our student support webpage https://www.stamford.ac.uk/college-life/support-services to see if we can help you with the purchase of these necessary pieces of equipment.
It is recommended that you check the entry requirements for the degree courses / career paths you are considering. It is common to need chemistry and / or maths alongside biology. You will be expected to attend maths for biologists sessions once per week if you do not take maths. We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you.
Start date: 01/09/2025
Course Code
SAL3AL5AF-BI
Duration
2 Years
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
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