Biology

Assessment

Whilst there is no coursework, practical work is assessed through the examinations at the end of the year. There are 12 required practicals to be completed for the A Level. These practicals will give you the skills and confidence needed to investigate the way living things behave and work. It will also ensure that if you choose to study a Biology-based subject at university, you’ll have the practical skills needed to carry out successful experiments in your degree. There are three exams at the end of the two years for A Level, all of which are two hours long. At least 15% of the marks for A Level Biology are based on what you learned in your practicals.