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WHY CHOOSE THIS SYLLABUS? 

Clear and straightforward question papers: our question papers are clear and accessible
for students of all ability ranges, and use a series of well-defined command words. Our mark
schemes are straightforward so that the assessment requirements are clear.

 

Broad and deep development of learners’ transferable skills: we designed the
International Advanced Subsidiary and International Advanced Level qualifications to extend
learners’ knowledge by broadening and deepening skills. For example, learners will:

- develop and use a range of mathematical skills that support their knowledge and understanding of biology

- gain experience in a variety of practical techniques and procedures, which will be assessed separately in units 3 and 6

- widen their learning through a number of key transferable skills, which may be cognitive, intrapersonal or interpersonal (see Appendix 3: Transferable skills).

 

ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

This qualification consists of six externally examined units.

The International Advanced Level consists of the three IAS units (units 1, 2 and 3) plus three IA2 units (units 4, 5 and 6). Candidates wishing to take the International Advanced Level must, therefore, complete all six units.

The qualification will include questions that target mathematics at Level 2 or above (see Appendix 6: Mathematical skills and exemplifications). Overall, a minimum of 10 percent of the marks across the papers will be awarded for mathematics at Level 2 or above.

 

DETAILS OF THE ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

• Externally assessed
• Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Availability: January, June and October
• First assessment: January 2019
• 80 marks

 Unit 2

• Externally assessed
• Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Availability: January, June and October
• First assessment: June 2019
• 80 marks

Unit 3

• Externally assessed
• Written examination: 1 hour and 20 minutes
• Availability: January, June and October
• First assessment: June 2019
• 50 marks

Unit 4

• Externally assessed
• Written examination: 1 hour and 45 minutes
• Availability: January, June and October
• First assessment: January 2020
• 90 marks

Unit 5

• Externally assessed
• Written examination: 1 hour and 45 minutes
• Availability: January, June and October
• First assessment: June 2020
• 90 marks

Unit 6

• Externally assessed
• Written examination: 1 hour and 20 minutes
• Availability: January, June and October
• First assessment: June 2020
• 50 marks

 

SUBJECT CONTENT

• Molecules, Diet, Transport and Health
• Cells, Development, Biodiversity and Conservation
• Practical Skills in Biology I
• Energy, Environment, Microbiology and Immunity
• Respiration, Internal Environment, Coordination and Gene Technology
• Practical Skills in Biology II

 

SOURCE 

https://qualifications.pearson.com/