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Course Details


A Level Biology

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Course NameStart DateEnd DateSiteHome Fees 
GCE AS Level in Biology Level 303/09/202427/06/2025Lincoln Campus£767.00Available for applications


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Support For Students Aged 19+

Lincoln College Fee Remission Policy offers means tested and non-means tested help with course fees for qualifications up to and including Level 2 and for some students aged 19+ studying a first Full Level 3

We also offer the Advanced Learner Loan, which is non-means tested help with course fees for Level 3, 4, 5 and 6 Further Education funded courses. Our Learner Support Fund offers means tested help with course related costs such as travel to college, uniform, equipment, UCAS application fee and travel to Higher Education interviews. We offer help with the cost of Ofsted registered childcare through the Care To Learn scheme for students aged under 20 (non means tested) and our 20+ Childcare Support Fund (means tested). We can also provide assistance through the Free College Meals scheme. Students, or their parents, must be in receipt of a qualifying means tested benefit and either aged 19 to 24 and have a current Education and Health Care Plan, or be aged 19 and continuing exactly the same programme that they started before they turned 19. Visit our website here for more information or contact the Financial Support Team at financialsupport@lincolncollege.ac.uk or call (01522) 876000 or (01636) 680680


To find more information on funding available for all students please visit our Financial Support page by clicking here

If you are interested in an Apprenticeship, you will pay no course fees.



More information about this Course


Introduction

Biology involves a diverse range of captivating topics, including medical science, genetic engineering, biotechnology, and environmental studies. By exploring these current issues, you will gain valuable insights and a fundamental understanding of pivotal areas within the field.

Biology can be used successfully to support studies in areas such as: Geography, Psychology PE, Chemistry and Sociology. This subject, in combination with other suitable qualifications, will allow entry into employment or a wide range of Higher Education courses and then on to postgraduate study and research work.

Modules underpin the whole of the specification and cover the practical skills that you will develop throughout the course and key biological concepts.

During this course, you’ll study:

  • Development of Practical Skills in Biology
  • Foundations in Biology
  • Exchange and Transport
  • Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease.


  • Entry Requirements

    You’ll need five GCSEs (minimum grade Four/C or above); including Maths and English Language (minimum grade Five or equivalent), Biology (minimum grade Six or equivalent) or Six/Six in Combined Science.



    Assessment and Progression

    Assessment: Assessment is by written examination.

    Progression: You could progress to A Level Biology.



    Fees
    Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced Learner Loan.

    For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/funding-your-course/

    Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only.

    For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435 or email enquiries@lincolncollege.ac.uk



    What You Will Need To Bring

    You’ll need general stationery items including a scientific calculator and access to the internet; PCs are available on campus.




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