A Level Biology - 1st Yr of 2Yr Prog - St Albans

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

08/09/2025

Entry requirements

A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 5 or above which must include English & maths and a grade 6 in subjects specifically being studied.

Teaching staff

You will be taught by a team of highly qualified and experienced Biology Teachers.

Course Code

A2BIOA1P

Duration

2-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

AQA Education

Assessment

You will sit various in-class assessments throughout the two years of your study including practical experiments, leading up to formal exams at the end of the second year.

About the course

A Level Biology is a wide ranging course in which you will learn about all of the following: cell biology, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, genetics, ecology and evolution, developing a variety of transferable skills including: investigative, problem solving, research, decision making, mathematical and analytical skills. The course covers a wide variety of concepts such as: - Life and living organisms, including their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, development and evolution. - Energy transfers in and between organisms; how organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environment; genetics; the control of gene expression; evolution and ecosystems.

Career options

Biology is an important fundamental science. It is an appropriate choice for those considering careers in ecology, physiotherapy, medicine, veterinary science, biological sciences, food science, teaching and many others.

A Levels can lead you onto many different career paths, including university to further develop your skills in your chosen subject(s).

'Oaklands has been very different from school, it has set me up for college, the tutors have been excellent, the environment brilliant and I have walked away today with an A*, 98% overall and got into my first choice university to study Physics.' - George Milleret, Intensive Maths A Level

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

You will sit various in-class assessments throughout the two years of your study including practical experiments, leading up to formal exams at the end of the second year.

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