Biology

Assessment

Unit 1: Written 2 hour examination on units 1-4 35% of the A Level Unit 2: Written 2 hour examination on units 5-8 35% of the A Level Unit 3: Written 2 hour examination on practical aspects of units 1-8 and a synoptic essay 30% of the A Level There is no practical examination or coursework. There are 12 required key practicals, which are evidenced over the 2 years and which are examined in Paper 3.