GCSE to A Level – What to Expect
| It’s a big jump going from GCSE to A Level Biology, but you’re not starting from zero. See what’s ahead and get a head start before September. See what’s different 👇 |
What’s different about A Level?
A Level Biology is a challenging jump up from GCSE. With vastly more content, and new and more challenging concepts and skills to master – how you learn, revise, and tackle exam questions will need to step up too.
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A Level
You’re not starting from scratch
Your GCSE Biology gives you a solid foundation. These topics come back at A Level – just in more depth.
- Cell structure → Organelles & ultrastructure
- DNA & genetics → Nucleic acids, protein synthesis, inheritance, & gene expression
- Enzymes → Enzyme action & inhibitors
- Photosynthesis → Light-dependent & independent reactions
- Respiration → Glycolysis, Krebs cycle & ATP synthesis
- Disease & immunity → Pathogens, plant & animal defences, & the non-specific and specific immune response
Where to start
Get ahead on these key topics – they lay the foundations for more complex topics as you move from GCSE to A Level Biology.
Want more depth? Our textbook covers all 85 topics with diagrams and worked examples.
Get ahead of September
A little preparation now saves a lot of stress later. Start with our free resources and build your confidence.
Want support from the start?
Going from GCSE to A Level Biology is a big step. If you’d rather not figure it all out alone, we offer 1-to-1 tutoring to help you build confidence early and embark on the right path to success.