A Level Biology

What Modules will you Study?

The course includes biochemistry, genetics, DNA finger printing, genetic modification and biotechnologies.
You will participate in laboratory work and develop technical and scientific skills.

How long is the course?

Full time over 2 Years

Where will I learn?

The Sixth Form - Rating Lane Campus

How much will this course cost?

Please refer to the College fees policy, for more information please contact Student.Services@furness.ac.uk

What are the entry requirements?

In addition to minimum expected entry requirements,
learners must have:

• Grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths.


• Grade 5:5 in GCSE Combined Science or grade 5 in GCSE Biology and either
  Chemistry or Physics.

A Level programme - General Entry Criteria

• 3 GCSEs Grade 4 or above, plus 2 GCSEs grade 5 or above, must include
  English Language or English Literature and maths.


• An average GCSE grade of 5.0 or above.

Ctec/Mixed programme -
General Entry Criteria

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English and/or
  maths.


• An average GCSE grade of 4.0 or above.

If you have Grade 3 in English Language, you may be able to study GCSE
English Language alongside your A Levels. Please note that we cannot offer GCSE
English and GCSE Maths resits as part of the same study programme. If you need
to retake both English Language and Maths, please contact us for advice about
your options.

Our A Level courses may be studied as a programme of three A Level subjects
or as a mixed programme with one or two vocational subjects. Please check
individual course pages for entry requirements.

Honours programme students will have a minimum average GSCE score of 6.0. In
addition to studying three A Level subjects, Honours students will be enrolled
on an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). The Honours Programme prepares
students for university, supporting development of key skills such as
independent research and report writing.

If you wish to study biological or medical sciences at university, you must
take A Level Chemistry alongside Biology.

What opportunities will this lead to?

Biology students often go on to study science related degrees at university. Studying biology can help you achieve your career goals in occupations such as medicine, dentistry, vetinary medicine, physiotherapy, optometry and nursing.