Biology (A-level)

Samuel Ward Sixth Form

Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0LD

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Samuel Ward Sixth Form

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

While we have passed our January application deadline, we do invite late/further applications or expressions of interest (contact us using - sixthform@samuelward.co.uk).

Course Summary

Biology is the study of living organisms and how these interact with each other and their environments. It literally means the study of life! Students will learn about the natural world and all of the living things within it. Biology is an ideal choice if you are interested in the rapidly changing fields of genetics and biotechnology. There has never been a more exciting time to be studying Biology.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN:

▶ The human body?

▶ How science contributes to modern society?

▶ Disease risk factors and medical developments?

▶ Our environment, plants, animals and human impacts?

How will it be delivered and assessed?

This course is assessment through written examinations. Students will also complete practical activities for which competency in different skills will be assessed. The students will be awarded a competency mark for their practical skills (Pass or Fail) in addition to their A-level grade (A*- E).

Entry requirements

Students will need to meet the entry requirements of their chosen pathway:

Pathway 1: Five or more GCSE grades 5-9 (including English Language and Maths) for an A-level study programme

Pathway 2: Five or more GCSE grades 5-9 (aiming for a 5 in English Language and Maths) to study two A-level subjects and one Level 3 Diploma/AAQ

Pathway 3: Five or more GCSE grades 4-9 (resitting English Language or Maths if needed) to study one A-level and two Level 3 Diplomas/AAQs or three Level 3 Diplomas/AAQs

Additional entry requirements for this course:

Grade 5 in GCSE Maths, Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or Grade 6/6 in GCSE Combined Science

Your next steps...

Biology can equip students to pursue a degree and career in many fields such as medicine, research science, zoology, marine biology, pharmacy, ecology and many more. Studying Biology not only provides routes into specific subjects and careers for the future but also gives each student opportunities to gain a wide range of transferable skills such as researching, working with a team, evaluating information and carrying out data analysis.

Additional information

https://samuelward.co.uk/sixth-form-biology/

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