A Level Biology

The A Level Biology (9700) course is divided into five papers content:

AS Level Biology Route

• Route 1 (Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3) – AS Level Only
  Students take Paper 1 (Multiple Choice), Paper 2 (Structured Questions), and Paper 3 (Practical Skills) within the same exam series. This route leads to the AS Level qualification, suitable for those who wish to complete only the first year of the course or use it as a foundation for further study at A Level.

A Level Biology Routes

• Route 2 (Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3 in Year 1, and Paper 4, Paper 5 in Year 2) – A Level (Staged Over Two Years)
  In this staged approach, students sit for the AS components (Papers 1–3) in the first year and complete the A Level qualification in the second year with Paper 4 (Structured Questions – A Level content) and Paper 5 (Planning, Analysis & Evaluation). This route allows learners to gradually deepen their understanding of biological principles and scientific methodologies.

• Route 3 (Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3, Paper 4, and Paper 5 in the Same Exam Series) – Full A Level in One Year
  For students choosing to complete the entire A Level Biology course in a single exam session, all five papers are taken together. This option is best suited to students who are well-prepared for an intensive learning schedule and are confident in covering both AS and A Level materials comprehensively.

Notes:

• AS Level: Students who follow an AS Level route will be eligible for grades A to E and do not progress to A-Level.
• A Level: Students following an A-Level route can achieve grades from A to E*, depending on their performance in both the AS and A-Level exams.

This exam structure supports diverse student needs, whether aiming for foundational biological knowledge, preparing for biomedical or environmental sciences, or pursuing advanced studies in medicine, biotechnology, or life sciences.