Start Date
- September 2027, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
You will learn essential principles in the context of today’s themes and issues, such as how our actions enhance the antibiotic resistance of bacteria and lifestyle factors that increase the risk of cancer and heart disease.
In your first year, your learning will be focused on biological molecules, cells, organisms exchanging substances with their environment, genetic information, and variation and relationships between organisms. In your second year, you will explore energy transfers in and between organisms, how organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments, genetics, populations, evolution, ecosystems and the control of gene expression.
Your course will combine detailed theoretical knowledge with practical research including laboratory work, interpreting data to solve scientific problems and writing in a scientific way. There will be opportunities to participate in external visits linked to your course, with previous students taking part in a mock autopsy experience, visits to the University of East Anglia to explore genetic engineering techniques and a biodiversity conference at Norwich Castle.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Academic excellence
Our A Level students achieved 100% pass rates in History, Environmental Science, Biology, Business, and Art and Design in 2026, demonstrating the high-quality teaching and support available across our provision.
Progression opportunities
With dedicated progression support and strong university, apprenticeship and employment outcomes, our students move on to leading universities as well as exciting career pathways.
More than A Levels
Your time at our sixth form is about much more than gaining a qualification. You will be treated as an adult and an individual, supported to explore your passions and interests.
Entry Requirements
- Five GCSE subjects at grade 5 or above including English language and maths
- If GCSE combined science: trilogy was taken you will need a grade 6 and 5 or above, or a grade 6 in GCSE biology.
How You Will Be Assessed
You will be assessed through written exams which include questions on science investigative skills and practical’s carried out as part of the course. There are three written exams in the A Level qualification, all sat at the end of the second year. Your investigative and practical skills are also assessed throughout the course and contribute to a Practical Endorsement in addition to your A Level grades.
Course Progression
An A Level in Biology will open doors to a wide variety of universities and courses. Biology is identified by selective universities as one of the subjects they prefer applicants to have studied at A Level when progressing to science degrees. You could explore degrees in biomedical science, physiology, microbiology or biochemistry to name a few.
Where Your Course Can Take You
An A Level in Biology can be the first step towards careers in a wide range of fields including healthcare, research, environmental science, education, and biotechnology. Career options include a research scientist, marine biologist, healthcare or forensic scientist, radiographer, physiotherapist, dentist or veterinary scientist.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Academic excellence
Our A Level students achieved 100% pass rates in History, Environmental Science, Biology, Business, and Art and Design in 2026, demonstrating the high-quality teaching and support available across our provision.
Progression opportunities
With dedicated progression support and strong university, apprenticeship and employment outcomes, our students move on to leading universities as well as exciting career pathways.
More than A Levels
Your time at our sixth form is about much more than gaining a qualification. You will be treated as an adult and an individual, supported to explore your passions and interests.
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