Biology

Assessment

How you’ll be assessed You’ll take three exams at the end of Year 13 covering six key areas. These are development of practical biology; foundations in biology; exchange and transport; biodiversity and disease; genetics, evolution and ecosystems; and communication, homeostasis and energy. You’ll also work on 12 key practical tasks, recording them in a lab folder. Following the assessment at the end of the course, you will receive a Practical Endorsement alongside your A-level grade.