Paper 1
Multiple Choice 1 hour 15 minutes
40 marks
40 multiple-choice questions Questions are based on the AS Level syllabus content.Externally assessed 31% of the AS Level 15.5% of the A Level
Paper 2
AS Level Structured Questions
1 hour 15 minutes
60 marks Structured questions Questions are based on the AS Level syllabus content.Externally assessed 46% of the AS Level 23% of the A Level
Paper 3
Advanced Practical Skills 2 hours
40 marks Practical work and structured questions Questions are based on the practical skills in the Practical assessment section of the syllabus.The context of the questions may be outside the syllabus content.
Externally assessed 23% of the AS Level 11.5% of the A Level
Paper 4
A Level Structured Questions 2 hours
100 marks Structured questions Questions are based on the A Level syllabus content; knowledge of material from the AS Level syllabus content will be required.
Externally assessed 38.5% of the A Level
Paper 5
Planning, Analysis and Evaluation 1 hour 15 minutes
30 marks Questions are based on the practical skills of planning, analysis and evaluation.The context of the questions may be outside the syllabus content.
Externally assessed 11.5% of the A Level
1. C
2. Biological molecules
3. Enzymes
4. Cell membranes and transport
5. The mitotic cell cycle
6. Nucleic acids and protein synthesis
7. Transport in plants
8. Transport in mammals
9. Gas exchange
10. Infectious diseases
11. Immunity
1. Energy and respiration
2. Photosynthesis
3. Homeostasis
4. Control and coordination
5. Inheritance
6. Selection and evolution
7. Classification, biodiversity and conservation
8. Genetic technology
1. Good written as well as verbal English language skills
2. Punctuality and hard work
