Key Stage 5 Science Biology

Biology AS/A2 Chemistry AS/A2 Physics AS/A2

2007-8 A LEVEL COURSE OCR

Past Papers

Scheme of Assessment click above for the A level specification

Three units are studied in Year 12 to attain AS level Biology.

These account for 50% of the full A level.

Three more units are studied in Year 13 – these make up the remaining 50%.

Level Unit Name Assessment Duration AS level A level AS 2801

Biology Foundation

Written Exam 1 hour 30% 15% AS 2802

Human Health and Disease

Written Exam 1 hour 30% 15% AS 2803/01

Transport

Written Exam 45 minutes 20% 10% AS 2803/03 Practical Examination Practical Exam 1 hour 30 minutes 20% 10% A2 2804 Central Concepts Written Exam 1 hour 30 minutes – 15% A2 2805/01 Mammalian Physiology and Behaviour Written Exam 1 hour 30 minutes – 15% A2 2806/01 Unifying Concepts Written Exam 1 hour 30 minutes – 10% A2 2806/03 Practical Examination Practical Exam 1 hour 30 minutes – 10%