Biology

Assessment

There are three written papers at the end of year 13. Paper 1: Biological processes is a 2 hour 15 minutes paper worth 37% of your ‘A’ level Paper 2: Biological diversity is a 2 hour 15 minutes paper worth 37% of your ‘A’ level Paper 3: Unified biology is a 1 hour 30 minutes paper worth 26% of your ‘A’ level These papers will include an assessment of some practical skills. In addition to the written examinations you will complete a Practical endorsement in biology over the two years. This assessment of your practical skills does not count towards your ‘A’ level grade but is reported at the same time.