Biology

Assessment

Practical work is assessed throughout the course and in the written exams at the end of the two year course. A pass or fail is recorded. Written work is assessed at the end of the course in three papers, each of 2 hours duration. Paper 1: examines material covered in Units 1 to 4, including relevant practical skills. Paper 2: material covered in Units 5 to 8 is examined, including relevant practical skills and links to earlier units. Paper 3: examines material from all units and focusses on the ability to critically analyse data. You will also be required to write one synoptic essay from a choice of two titles.