Level 3
Biology A Level
Develop your understanding of topics including cells, genetics, human biology, ecology and evolution. Build practical laboratory skills, analyse scientific data and prepare for university study or careers in environmental science, research and many other science-based…
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Course overview
Develop your understanding of topics including cells, genetics, human biology, ecology and evolution. Build practical laboratory skills, analyse scientific data and prepare for university study or careers in environmental science, research and many other science-based fields.
How to apply
Find out more about our A Level pathways and how to apply
Who is this course for?
This course is for 16-18 years olds with a passion for asking questions about why or how things in the living world happen. This course is all about seeking and gaining deep knowledge about the living things in the world around us. Scientists do this by looking for patterns, developing theories and testing their validity using a variety of experimental procedures and logical thought.
What you’ll learn
Like all sciences, biology involves testing ideas through planning, implementing and evaluating experimental evidence. This course will give you deep and well-informed insight into biology and the scientific theory and processes that control and affect it.
Topics of study include cells and microscopy, biodiversity, photosynthesis, nervous systems, variation in genetics and many more.
Entry requirements
5 x GCSEs at grade 4 and above.
With Grade 7/7 in combined science & Grade 6 in English or Maths or grade 6 in Biology & Grade 6 in English or Maths
We will invite you to a Course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other this will include attendance. This is to ensure we can support to be able to achieve well on the course. Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria. All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference / school report.
At Course information meeting you will be able to discuss the Pathways for A-levels and look at combinations, We will ensure you are of the specific entry requirements at GCSE grade per A-level subject as some subjects will require higher than grade 5
Future career and study
A Level Biology is a great first step into a career in science. After studying A Levels you may choose to progress to a university-level course in Biology or another scientific area.
Previous students have become:
- Doctors, Dentists, Pharmacists, Physiologists, Physiotherapists, Midwives and Veterinary Surgeons
- Teachers
- Marine Biologists
- Researchers
- Forensic Scientists
- Journalists
Additional costs
As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationery.
Many courses offer learning opportunities that you may need to pay for. This may include things like study visits and visiting speakers. We will let you know in advance if there will be additional costs.
If you are on a limited income, you may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.