A Level Biology

In A Level Biology you will learn about the body and the processes it goes through each and every day to keep us alive. You will investigate how food is broken down and how it converts into energy to allow us to work, move and live.

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

There is mathematical content in this course, so you may wish to add A Level Mathematics or to your study programme to support your success.

This course will start in September 2025.

Course Content

What Modules will you Study?

The course includes biochemistry, genetics, DNS 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

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements?

A Level Biology may be studied as part of a full A Level programme of 3 subjects, or a mixed programme of A Levels, BTECs and Cambridge Technicals.

General entry requirements:

5 GCSEs grade 9-4, including grade 5 or above in English Language, 5 or above in Maths, 6 or above in Biology and 5 or above in Chemistry.

Accepted Combined Science:

GCSE Combined Science AQA Trilogy minumim grade 5/6,

OR

GCSE Synergy grade 6 or above.

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

Progression

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.

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Student Profile

Kristian McSweeney

“The best part about studying A Levels is the depth and detail that I get to explore in each of my subjects. It takes everything I have learnt at GCSE level and has expanded on it in new and interesting ways. I was able to choose to do the 4 A Levels that I wanted to do that would give me the best chance in my future. My next step in life is to hopefully study medicine at university. This in turn, would lead to my career goal of becoming a doctor.”