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Cambridge A Level Biology

Overview

The Cambridge A Level Biology course develops students’ understanding of living systems, biological processes and scientific investigation. Students learn to apply biological knowledge, analyse experimental data and evaluate evidence using a scientific approach.

The course covers a wide range of topics including cell biology, genetics, physiology, ecology and evolution. It also places strong emphasis on practical work, helping students develop skills in experimental design, observation and data analysis.

How our courses work

Syllabus and exams

The course prepares students for the Cambridge A Level Biology syllabus 9700. The full A Level qualification comprises examinations at AS Level and A Level, which may be taken together or separately.

Please note that practical skills are externally assessed and students will need access to laboratory equipment for this course, specifically for Paper 3 at AS Level (Advanced Practical Skills) and Paper 5 at A Level (Planning, Analysis and Evaluation).

Exams take place in June and November.

Benefits

Students studying the Cambridge A Level Biology course will:

Develop a detailed understanding of biological concepts and processes.
Gain practical laboratory skills, including experimental planning, data collection and evaluation.
Build a strong foundation for higher education courses in biology, medicine, veterinary science and environmental sciences.
Strengthen independent learning and analytical skills, which are essential for university study and scientific careers.

Course Advice

For students to study Cambridge A Level Chemistry, we strongly recommend that:

Students have studied Chemistry at IGCSE/GCSE level and achieved at least a Grade C or 5.
Students have a good level of Mathematics (Grade B or 6 recommended), as mathematical skills are essential for physical chemistry topics.
Students have First Language English at Grade C or 4 to support scientific writing and data interpretation.

The recommended IELTS equivalent is IELTS 6.0–6.5.

Our AS course will take approximately 250 hours of study. Our full A Level course will take approximately 500 hours of study. Both AS and A Level courses will require additional time for practical skills development, exam preparation and revision towards the end of the course.