Topics covered through Blen

This course covers 6 core topics as below.

01. Cell Biology
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02. Molecular Biology
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03. Genetics
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04. Ecology
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05. Evolution and Biodiversity
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06. Human Physiology
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Assessment at a Glance

Demonstrate knowledge and application of facts, concepts and terminology. Experiment and carry out insightful investigation of methods and techniques of communicating scientific information.

Type of assessment
Format of assessment
Time (hours)
Weighting of
final grade (%)
External
Time (hours)
3
Weighting of final grade (%)
80
Type of assessment
Paper 1
Format of assessment

30 multiple-choice questions

Time (hours)
0.75
Weighting of final grade (%)
20
Type of assessment
Paper 2
Format of assessment

Short answer and extended response questions (Core)

Time (hours)
1.25
Weighting of final grade (%)
40
Type of assessment
Paper 3
Format of assessment

Data- and practical-based questions plus, short answer and extended response questions on the option

Time (hours)
1
Weighting of final grade (%)
20
Internal
Weighting of final grade (%)
20
Type of assessment
Individual investigation
Format of assessment

Investigation and write-up of 6 to 12 pages

Time (hours)
Weighting of final grade (%)
20