Biology

Assessment

Biological processes is a written exam covering units 1, 2, 3 and 5 (2 hours 15 minutes). Weighting = 37% of A Level marks. Biological diversity is a written exam on units 1, 2, 4 and 6 (2 hours 15 minutes). Weighting = 37% of A Level marks. Unified biology is a written exam on all units (1 hour 30 minutes). Weighting = 26% of A Level marks. Practical endorsement in Biology is internally assessed (throughout the whole course within lessons). Performance is reported separately to the A Level grade as either a pass or fail.