Biology
The Windsor Boys' School - Windsor and Maidenhead
01753716060
1 Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5EH
Course summary

Biology A-Level students will study practical skills as well as learning about the foundations of biology which will include cell structure and biochemistry. You will cover topics including biodiversity, disease, exchange and transport, genetics, the nervous system and communication systems in plants and animals. To access the top grades, we strongly advise taking Chemistry A-Level alongside Biology A-Level, as the Biology ALevel contains a large proportion of A-Level Chemistry content. At the very least, we would recommend taking another Science A-Level alongside Biology. From experience, we have found that students who obtain an A.P.S. score of less than 6.0+ at GCSE, go on to struggle with the demand and content of A-Level Biology.

Entry requirements

- For Single Scientists: grade 6 in Biology GCSE, Chemistry GCSE and Maths GCSE, and grade 5 in one English GCSE - For Combined Scientists: grade 6-6 in Combined Science GCSEs (including grade 6s in all Biology and Chemistry modules), grade 6 in Maths GCSE and grade 5 in one English GCSE - Students need a to achieve a minimum of a grade 4 in Maths and one of the English GCSEs, and ideally a GCSE Average Point Score (A.P.S.) of at least 4.0, in order to be able to access any of our Level 3 Vocational and A-Level courses.

How you'll be assessed

100% Exam with Practical ‘Endorsement’

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWindsor and Maidenhead
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeBoys
Address1 Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5EH