A-level Biology
AS & A-level Biology (AQA / OCR / Edexcel)
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- Kidney & Osmoregulation26 questions
- Immunity & Disease25 questions
- Gene Expression & Control25 questions
- Muscles & Movement25 questions
- Cell Structure & Division24 questions
- Biological Molecules24 questions
- Genetics & Inheritance24 questions
- Genetic Technologies24 questions
- Responses to Stimuli24 questions
- DNA & Protein Synthesis23 questions
- Cell Membranes & Transport23 questions
- Exchange & Transport Systems23 questions
- Photosynthesis & Respiration22 questions
- Ecology & Ecosystems21 questions
- Evolution & Biodiversity21 questions
- Nervous System & Homeostasis20 questions
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A-level Biology is assessed by three written exam papers at the end of the two-year course, plus a separate practical endorsement (a pass/not-classified award based on the required practical activities). It covers cells, biological molecules, genetics, exchange and transport, energy (photosynthesis and respiration), responses and homeostasis, and ecology. Grades run A* to E, and it is a core requirement for most medicine, dentistry and life-science degrees.
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- Kidney & Osmoregulation26 questions
- Immunity & Disease25 questions
- Gene Expression & Control25 questions
- Muscles & Movement25 questions
- Cell Structure & Division24 questions
- Biological Molecules24 questions
- Genetics & Inheritance24 questions
- Genetic Technologies24 questions
- Responses to Stimuli24 questions
- DNA & Protein Synthesis23 questions
- Cell Membranes & Transport23 questions
- Exchange & Transport Systems23 questions
- Photosynthesis & Respiration22 questions
- Ecology & Ecosystems21 questions
- Evolution & Biodiversity21 questions
- Nervous System & Homeostasis20 questions
Degrees and careers that ask for it
A-level biology is a named entry requirement for medicine, dentistry and most health-science degrees.
Hospital doctor
Standard employer requirementNational Careers Service: 3 A levels including biology and chemistry.
National Careers ServiceDentist
Standard employer requirementNational Careers Service: 3 A levels including biology and chemistry.
National Careers ServiceNurse
Standard employer requirementNational Careers Service: 2 or 3 A levels including a science.
National Careers ServiceRequirements are checked against the National Careers Service, the relevant regulator or the awarding body — follow each source for the current rules.
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A-level Biology: your questions answered
How is A-level Biology assessed?
Three written papers at the end of Year 13, plus a separate practical endorsement reported as pass or not classified. There is no coursework that counts towards the A-level grade, though practical skills are assessed within the written papers.
What topics does A-level Biology cover?
Cells and cell division, biological molecules, DNA and protein synthesis, genetics and inheritance, membranes and transport, exchange and transport systems, photosynthesis and respiration, the nervous system and homeostasis, and ecology and evolution.
Is there much maths in A-level Biology?
Yes — at least 10% of the marks assess mathematical skills such as statistics, ratios, magnification and rates, so it helps to be comfortable with GCSE-level maths.
What is the practical endorsement?
A pass/not-classified award based on a set of required practical activities carried out over the course. It does not contribute marks to your grade, but practical skills are tested in the written papers, so the practicals still matter.
Which exam board is this practice for?
The questions cover the shared core common to AQA, OCR, Edexcel and WJEC, so they are useful whatever your board. Always check your own specification for board-specific detail.
Where is A-level Biology required or accepted?
A-level biology is a named entry requirement for medicine, dentistry and most health-science degrees. Hospital doctor: National Careers Service: 3 A levels including biology and chemistry. Dentist: National Careers Service: 3 A levels including biology and chemistry. Nurse: National Careers Service: 2 or 3 A levels including a science.
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PassNova has 374 exam-style A-level Biology questions and 6 timed 25-question practice tests, each with a clear explanation, plus topic-by-topic study mode.
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