COURSE STRUCTURE

Content is split into six teaching modules:

Module 1 – Development of practical skills in biology

Module 2 – Foundations in biology

Module 3 – Exchange and transport

Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease

Module 5 – Communication, homeostasis and energy

Module 6 – Genetics, evolution and ecosystems

The course includes a residential Biology trip, in the summer term of Lower Sixth. On the trip content from module 4 and 6 are taught, along with a number of the compulsory practical investigations and key numeracy skills.

Component 01 (37%) 2 hours 15 minutes written paper

Biological Processes - Assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5

Component 02 (37%) 2 hours 15 minutes written paper

Biological Diversity - Assesses content from modules 1, 2, 4 and 6

Component 03 (26%) 1 hour 30 minutes written paper

Unified Biology - Assesses content from all modules (1 to 6)

Component 04 (reported separately)

Practical Endorsement in Biology (non exam assessment)

The Practical Endorsement is a compulsory part of the course which is completed throughout the two years. It does not contribute to the students overall grade, but is reported separately.