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A Level Biology

Cambridge International Education | Pearson Edexcel | AQA | OCR

Develop in-depth understanding of biological systems, processes and applications while building the skills for success at A Level and beyond.

MODULES

» Biological Molecules

» Cells

» Organisms Exchange Substances with their Environment

» Genetic Information, Variation and Relationships

» Energy Transfer in and Between Organisms

» Organisms Respond to Changes in their Internal and External Environments

» Genetics, Populations, Evolution and Ecosystems

CIE (9700)	Edexcel IAL (YBI11)	AQA (7402)	OCR (H420)
P1 – Multiple Choice 15.5%	U1 – Written Exam 20%	P1 – Units 1 – 4 35%	P1 – Biological Processes 37%
P2 – Structured Questions 23%	U2 – Written Exam 20%	P2 – Units 5 – 8 35%	P2 – Biological Diversity 37%
P3 – Advanced Practical 11.5%	U3 – Practical Skills I 10%	P3 – Synoptic Biology 30%	P3 – Unified Biology 26%
P4 – A Level Structured 38.5%	U4 – Written Exam 20%	Practical Endorsement	Practical Endorsement
P5 – Planning, Analysis & Evaluation 11.5%	U5 – Written Exam 20%	–	–
–	U6 – Practical Skills II 10%	–	–

Exam Board	2025 (% C–A*)	2026 (% C–A*)
Cambridge International	69.3	—
Pearson Edexcel International	76.5	76.6
AQA	70.6	71.6
OCR	71.1	71.1

Source: Exam board grade statistics 2025 & 2026