How many modules are there for GCE Biology?
A. Students must study three modules for the AS course and six modules for the full Advanced GCE course. The modules are listed below: AS Level Module 1: Cell Biology Module 2: Physiology and Ecology Module 3A: Practical Processes Module 3B: Teacher-assessed coursework A2 Level Module 4: Co-ordination, Biochemistry and Ecosystems Module 5: Reproduction, Genetics and Taxonomic Diversity Module 6A: Synoptic paper Module 6B: Teacher-assessed practical investigation Q. How and when are the modules assessed? A. The table below shows how and when the different modules are assessed: Module Nature of Assessment % Weighting Exam Session 1 1 hour written exam 33.3% of AS 16.7 % of AL Winter & Summer 2 1 hour written exam 33.3% of AS 16.7 % of AL Winter & Summer 3A 1 hour written exam 18.6% of AS 9.3% of AL Winter & Summer 3B Two practical coursework tasks. 14.8% of AS 7.4% of AL ongoing 4 1 ½ hour written exam 16.7% of AL Winter & Summer 5 1 ½ hour written exam 16.7% of AL Summer only 6A 1 hour
