Pearson AS Level Biology

The Pearson Edexcel AS Level Biology curriculum (specification 8BN0) adopts a modern, context-led approach, organized into four key topics: Lifestyle, Health and Risk (covering the circulatory system, cardiovascular disease, and associated core practicals); Genes and Health (covering membrane transport, DNA, protein synthesis, and genetics); Voice of the Genome (covering cell division, gene expression, and stem cells); and Biodiversity and Natural Resources (covering classification, evolution, plant structure, and drug development). It is a linear qualification assessed through two externally examined papers—Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes, 50%) focusing on Topics 1 and 2, and Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes, 50%) focusing on Topics 3 and 4—with both papers including multiple-choice, short-answer, calculation, and extended-response questions that integrate practical and mathematical skills based on nine core practical's.

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