A Level Biology

Assessment

The new A level Biology is a linear course to be assessed at the end of year 13. The assessment consists of three 2-hour exams, including one essay from a choice of two titles. You will also be assessed on your practical skills in 12 required practicals throughout the duration of the course. You will be awarded a pass/fail endorsement of practical skills which is reported separately to universities. Internal assessment will be made at regular intervals in order to track and support student progress throughout the course. Because we do not offer AS level, we will use internal assessments to base our UCAS predictions.