Examinations

Useful Downloads

Examiner Reports 2011 May/June Series
(PDF), Last Updated: 04 November 2011

Examiner Reports 2010 May/June Series
(PDF), Last Updated: 16 November 2010

Examiner Reports 2009 May/June Series
(PDF), Last Updated: 02 December 2009

Students must complete two examinations at AS Level and a further two exams at A2 Level. We set and mark all the exams.

The tables below provide more information:

Unit	Exam Duration & Format	% Assessment Weightings	Availability
AS 1: Molecules and Cells	1 hour 30 minutes written examination, externally assessed	40% of AS 20% of A Level	January and Summer
AS 2: Organisms and Biodiversity	1 hour 30 minutes written examination, externally assessed	40% of AS 20% of A Level	January and Summer
AS 3: Assessment of Practical Skills in AS Biology	Internal practical assessment	20% of AS 10% of A Level	Summer only
A2 1: Physiology and Ecosystems	2 hour written examination, externally assessed	40% of A2 20% of A Level	January and Summer
A2 2: Biochemistry, Genetics and Evolutionary Trends	2 hour written examination, externally assessed	40% of A2 20% of A Level	Summer only
A2 3: Assessment of Investigational and Practical Skills in Biology	Internal practical assessment	20% of A2 10% of A Level	Summer only