Biology

Assessment

Assessment will take the form of three written examinations: Paper 1 (30% of A level) 1 hour 45 minutes - any content from topics 1-7, including relevant practical skills. Paper 2 (30% of A level) 1 hour 45 minutes - any content from topics 1-4 and 8-10, including relevant practical skills. Paper 3 (40% of A level) 2 hours 30 minutes - any content from topics 1-10, including relevant practical skills. There is also a science practical endorsement which does not count towards the A level grade but is reported as a pass or fail on the A level certificate.