Central Saint Michael’s offers a range of biology-related courses, including A Level Biology, Applied Science qualifications and Certificate in Human Biology. These courses are designed for students interested in science, healthcare, medicine, and research careers.
Our Biology courses cover a wide range of topics including cells and biological molecules, genetics and DNA, human physiology, ecology and evolution, disease and immunity. You’ll also develop practical laboratory and scientific investigation skills.
Biology qualifications can lead to careers such as medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, veterinary science, biomedical science and environmental science. Biology is one of the most versatile science subjects for healthcare and science careers.
Yes, our Biology courses carry UCAS points and are accepted by universities across the UK, supporting entry to a range of courses such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, biomedical science, zoology and pharmacy.
Biology works especially well alongside chemistry, psychology, maths, physics, health & social care qualifications. These combinations are particularly useful for healthcare and science degree pathways.
Yes, practical investigations are an important part of biology courses. Students develop skills in laboratory techniques, microscopy, scientific investigation, data collection and analysis. Practical skills help prepare students for university and scientific careers.
You’ll develop scientific analysis and investigation skills, research and problem-solving, practical laboratory skills, critical thinking and evaluation and communication and data interpretation. These are highly valued skills across science and healthcare industries.
Yes, biology students may benefit from science enrichment activities, biology Olympiad competitions, university taster sessions and guest speakers and science events. These activities help students prepare for university and competitive careers.
Students benefit from a university-style learning environment, specialist science facilities and laboratories, experienced science tutors and strong progression routes into healthcare and science careers. Biology at Central Saint Michael’s is designed to help students develop the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed for higher education and future careers.
Begin your career journey at Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form. Our courses will give you the skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen career.
We can offer first class guidance and support to help you on your journey.
Our Open Days are a great opportunity for you to find out more about our inspirational facilities and talk to our knowledgeable tutors about the courses you like best.
We want to ensure the right level and type of support is in place for every one of our learners to be successful and treated as an individual. We believe that each student should be individually supported to grow and develop personally and professionally.
When you join us you’ll have access to a network of mentors and online 24/7 confidential counselling services for your emotional wellbeing, as well as a dedicated safeguarding team of staff, student-to-student safeguarding champions and your own personal tutor.
We are a university-style sixth form college based in the centre of West Bromwich, easily accessible from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Dudley, Halesowen, Sutton Coldfield & Great Barr.
