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Cambridge International A-Level Biology 9700

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Biology 9700 at a glance

The current Cambridge International Biology 9700 route combines syllabus knowledge, structured questions and practical skills across Papers 1–5.

2025–2027 syllabus: Current syllabus
21: syllabus groups
49: mapped topics
2025–2027: Current syllabus cycle
Papers 1–5: Five externally assessed papers
AS or full A Level: Three-paper AS route or staged/full five-paper A Level route

SourceCambridge International · Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology 9700 syllabus9700 · 2025–2027 syllabus·Past papers

1. Cell Structure

2 topics

2. Biological Molecules

4 topics

3. Enzymes

2 topics

4. Cell Membranes and Transport

2 topics

5. The Mitotic Cell Cycle

2 topics

6. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis

2 topics

7. Transport in Plants

2 topics

8. Transport in Mammals

3 topics

9. Gas Exchange

1 topic

9.1 The Gas Exchange System

10. Infectious Diseases

2 topics

11. Immunity

2 topics

12. Energy and Respiration

2 topics

13. Photosynthesis

2 topics

14. Homeostasis

2 topics

15. Control and Coordination

2 topics

16. Inheritance

3 topics

17. Selection and Evolution

3 topics

18. Classification, Biodiversity and Conservation

3 topics

19. Genetic Technology

3 topics

Practical assessment skills

2 topics

Mathematical and statistical skills

3 topics

Assessment

Biology 9700 assessment structure

The Cambridge Biology 9700 assessment uses Papers 1–5. AS candidates take Papers 1–3; full A Level candidates take all five, either staged or in one series.

Paper / componentQuestionsTime% of grade

Paper 1 Multiple Choice40 marks40 four-choice multiple-choice questions based on AS syllabus content.1 hour 15 minutes15.5% of A Level

Paper 2 AS Level Structured Questions60 marksStructured questions based on AS syllabus content.1 hour 15 minutes23% of A Level

Paper 3 Advanced Practical Skills40 marksTimetabled practical test with practical work and structured questions.2 hours11.5% of A Level

Paper 4 A Level Structured Questions100 marksStructured questions based on A Level content, with AS knowledge required.2 hours38.5% of A Level

Paper 5 Planning, Analysis and Evaluation30 marksStructured questions assessing planning, analysis and evaluation of practical work.1 hour 15 minutes11.5% of A Level

SourceCambridge International · Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology 9700 syllabus9700 · 2025–2027 syllabus

Cambridge Biology 9700 questions

What is the difference between AS and A2 Biology?

AS establishes the first stage of the course; the A2 context adds the additional A Level content and assumes the AS foundation.

Does Biology 9700 include practical assessment?

Yes. The Cambridge route assesses practical skills directly at AS and assesses planning, analysis and evaluation in the full A Level route.

Why must I choose a level first?

Biology has configured AS and A2 contexts. Selecting one keeps the syllabus tree, assessment information and resource URLs unambiguous.

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