A level subjects
At Hills Road we offer an incredible range of 36 A level subjects, which can be taken in almost any combination. Take an in-depth look at each subject, including the entry requirements.
A Level
Biology
Course type
Level 3
Awarding Body
OCR Specification A - H420
Duration
2 years
Introduction to Biology
Love life, love Biology: it's the study of all life's forms. If you enjoy Biology at GCSE and you want to know even more about how life does what it does and why life is the way it is, then A level Biology is for you.
Entry requirements
Subject grades: option a
GCSE grade 7 in Biology and grade 6 in Chemistry and grade 6 in Mathematics.
Subject grades: option b
GCSE grade 7 in both Combined Sciences and grade 6 in Mathematics.
Required Admissions Score
The indicative Higher Adjusted Admissions Score for Biology is 71.
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About the Course
We’ll explore molecules, cells, organs, organisms and ecosystems, as well as central concepts such as how structure relates to function, evolution and inheritance.
Biologists will play an important role if we are to overcome some of the great challenges of our time, such as climate change, food and water security, antibiotic resistance, and how to live more healthily for longer. If you want to be part of finding solutions to these challenges, then choosing A level Biology may be your first step to saving the world!
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If you enjoy biology at GCSE and you want to know even more about how life does what it does and why life is the way it is then A level biology is for you.
Biologists will play an important role if we are to overcome some of the great challenges of our time such as climate change, food and water security, antibiotic resistance, and how to live healthier for longer. If you want to be a part of finding solutions to these challenges then choosing A level biology may be your first step to saving the world!
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A level subjects
At Hills Road we offer an incredible range of 36 A level subjects, which can be taken in almost any combination. Take an in-depth look at each subject, including the entry requirements.
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