A-Level Biology (2026 exam) – Term 5 (Jan. 2026)

Course Overview

Terms 4 to 6 of this course cover the full content of the A2 component of the AQA Specification in Biology. PX A2-Level Biology is a one-year course and assumes that PX AS-Level Biology (Terms 1 to 3) have already been mastered.

At AS-Level, the assessment of practical skills is by written exams only. At A2-Level, a separate practical endorsement can be taken. This is advisable if the student wishes to study Science at university.

The International A-Level offered by Edexcel has basically the same content but no practical assessment. This course’s content fits the Edexcel option also.

Course Method

The lessons are taught using PowerPoint presentations. Notes and diagrams to fill in are distributed prior to lessons where appropriate. Students make their own notes using the Classroom PowerPoints and the textbook. Practice questions are set from the current AQA Biology A-Level student book (ISBN 9780198357704) which must be procured in advance. Homework is self-marked. Tests compiled from past-papers are set at the end of each topic and are marked by the Teacher.

Course Details

Term 5 covers Genetics, Populations, Evolution and Ecosystems and The Control of Gene Expression.

Term 5 comprises 20 weekly lessons (two per week for 10 weeks). Each lesson comprises two 40-minute sessions with a short break in between.

This PX Classroom is held on Mondays at 11am and on Wednesdays at 2pm (London time zone), starting from Monday, 12th January 2026. There will be no lessons during the half-term week which commences 16th February. The last lesson is due to be on 25th March 2026.