A Level International Biology – LearnOnline

We recommend a GCSE grade C or above in Biology and a strong grasp of English and Maths.

• 24/7 access to the LearnOnline training platform
• All learning documentation (including text books)
• Dedicated course tutor
• Tutor-marked assignments feedback
• Up to 36 months priority tutor support
• Two tutor-marked past papers

The most important part of your online A level Biology International LearnOnline course (apart from you) is your dedicated tutor. Every LearnOnline tutor has extensive academic experience and have taught A level Biology International in the classroom as well as online. During your enrolment onto the course, you will be assigned your tutor who will support you for up to 36 months during your studies. You can contact your tutor via email or using the LearnOnline messaging system with any questions.

Your A level Biology International course contains a number of assignments which your course tutor will mark, grade and give you valuable feedback on throughout your study.

Examinations

Unit 1: Molecules, Diet, Transport and Health – WBI11/01

• Molecules, Transport and Health
• Membranes, Proteins, DNA and Gene Expression

40% of total IAS marks, 20% of total IAL marks
1 hour 30 minutes written exam
Availability: January, June and October

Unit 2: Cells, Development, Biodiversity and Conservation – WBI12/01

• Cell Structure, Reproduction and Development
• Plant Structure and Function, Biodiversity and Conservation

40% of total IAS marks, 20% of total IAL marks
1 hour 30 minutes written exam
Availability: January, June and October

Unit 3: Practical Skills in Biology I – WBI13/01

Students are expected to develop experimental skills, and a knowledge and understanding of experimental techniques, by carrying out a range of practical experiments and investigations while they study Units 1 and 2.

This unit will assess students’ knowledge and understanding of experimental procedures and techniques that were developed in Units 1 and 2.

20% of total IAS marks, 10% of total IAL marks
1 hour 20 minutes written exam
Availability: January, June and October

Unit 4: Energy, Environment, Microbiology and Immunity – WBI14/01

• Energy Flow, Ecosystems and the Environment
• Microbiology, Immunity and Forensics

40% of total IAS marks, 20% of total IAL marks
1 hour 45 minutes written exam
Availability: January, June and October 

Unit 5: Respiration, Internal Environment, Coordination and Gene Technology – WBI15/01

• Respiration, Muscles and the Internal Environment
• Coordination, Response and Gene Technology

40% of total IAS marks, 20% of total IAL marks
1 hour 45 minutes written exam
Availability: January, June and October 

Unit 6: Practical Skills in Biology II – WBI16/01

Students are expected to develop further the experimental skills and knowledge of understanding of experimental techniques they acquired in Units 1 and 2, by carrying out a range of practical experiments and investigations while they studied units 4 and 5.

This unit will assess students’ knowledge and understanding of the experimental procedures and techniques developed in units 1, 2, 4 and 5.

20% of total IAS marks, 10% of total IAL marks
1 hour 20 minutes written exam
Availability: January, June and October 

It is your responsibility to find an exam centre who can host exams for this course before you sign up and we recommend you book your exams 6 months prior to the date of exams (exams are not included in the course fees).

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