Biology (A Level)

For All courses except Beauty - choose three first choice subjects from four different option blocks. You will be asked just before submitting your application to choose three second choice subjects. They must be from the same Option Blocks as you first choices. For instance, if your first three choices are from Blocks A,B and D your second choice courses must also be from Blocks A, B and D

For Beauty just choose this subject by itself.

In order to follow an academic Level 3 programme of study you must achieve five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5 or above, including English Language or Literature and Mathematics.

In order to follow a vocational or mixed Level 3 programme of study, it is desirable that you achieve five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5 or above, including English Language or Literature and Mathematics. Those students without a 4 in English or mathematics, will take a level 2 qualification in these as part of their studies.

In addition you must achieve the GCSE grades specified for individual subjects which is outlined under each of the course descriptions

You will already be familiar with many of the topics that you will study, including microscopy, cells, organ systems and ecology.​

At A level, you’ll look at these areas in more detail and find out how they are interconnected. You will also learn how to apply this knowledge to real-world problems and explore new areas such as proteins and nucleic acids, biological molecules and biotechnology. Perhaps more importantly, you will develop skills that can be transferred to just about any other area of work, from learning microbiological laboratory techniques to saving the planet.​

Even if you don’t go on to become a Biologist, learning to think like one will help you get to the root of any problem and draw connections that aren’t obvious to others.​

Biology won’t give you all the answers, but it will teach you how to ask the right questions.

The course here at Victory is taught by experienced teachers who have a wealth of knowledge. The high quality teaching ensures that all students are able to reach their full potential and achieve the grades that they need to progress to the next level. Smaller class sizes ensure a personal approach and more 1:1 interaction between teacher and student. ​

A level Biology is known to be one of the most difficult A level courses and it is expected of candidates applying for courses such as medicine or veterinary sciences. Since the course is so difficult, a high grade in this subject would set you apart from the other candidates in oversubscribed courses.

In order to follow an academic Level 3 programme of study you should have achieved five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5s or above, including English* and mathematics.

In addition you should have achieved the GCSE grade 6 in Biology or 7-6 in Double Science.

Doctors, Dentists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Environmentalists, Marine biologists, Teachers, Researchers, Forensic Scientist, Botanist, Zoologist, Conservationist.​