Biology

Assessment

Paper 1: Advanced Biochemistry, Microbiology and Genetics This paper will examine the following topics: Topic 1: Biological Molecules Topic 2: Cells, Viruses and Reproduction of Living Things Topic 3: Classification and Biodiversity Topic 4: Exchange and Transport Topic 5: Energy for Biological Processes Topic 6: Microbiology and Pathogens Topic 7: Modern Genetics The assessment is 1 hour 45 minutes. 30% of the total qualification Paper 2: Advanced Physiology, Evolution and Ecology This paper will examine the following topics: Topic 1: Biological Molecules Topic 2: Cells, Viruses and Reproduction of Living Things Topic 3: Classification and Biodiversity Topic 4: Exchange and Transport Topic 8: Origins of Genetic Variation Topic 9: Control Systems Topic 10: Ecosystems The assessment is 1 hour 45 minutes. 30% of the total qualification Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Biology Questions draw on content from across all topics. The assessment is 2 hours 30 minutes. 40% of the total qualification. Science Practical Endorsement: Internally assessed and externally moderated by Pearson. Throughout the two years of study, there will be 12 core practicals to cover all of the techniques required for the practical competency measure. Practical competency is a simple Pass or Fail.