A-level biology past papers

Here are some recent A-level biology past papers for specific exam boards. The numbers in brackets are the course codes which match up to the specifications. If you need any help with the questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch for one-to-one tutoring, masterclass (small group) sessions or our chat-based ‘Ask a scientist‘ service (which is free for tutees). I hope these are useful for you.

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AQA A-level Biology past papers

AQA A-level biology specification

June 2022 AQA A-Level Biology (7402)

June 2022 – A-Level Biology – Paper 1 (7402/1)
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June 2022 – A-Level Biology – Paper 2 (7402/2)
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June 2022 – A-Level Biology – Paper 3 (7402/3)
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June/November 2021 AQA A-Level Biology (7402)

November 2021 – A-Level Biology – Paper 1 (7402/1)
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November 2021 – A-Level Biology – Paper 2 (7402/2)
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November 2021 – A-Level Biology – Paper 3 (7402/3)
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June/November 2020 AQA A-Level Biology (7402)

November 2020 – A-Level Biology – Paper 1 (7402/1)
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November 2020 – A-Level Biology – Paper 2 (7402/2)
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November 2020 – A-Level Biology – Paper 3 (7402/3)
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Pearson Edexcel Biology A (Salters Nuffield) – A-level Biology past papers

Pearson Edexcel Biology A (Salters Nuffield) A-level biology specification

June 2022 Biology A (Salters Nuffield) – Pearson Edexcel Past Papers (9BN0)

A-Level Biology A: Paper 1 – The natural environment and species survival (9BN0/01)
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A-Level Biology A: Paper 2 – Energy, Exercise and Co-ordination (9BN0/02)
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A-Level Biology A: Paper 3 – General and Practical Applications in Biology (9BN0/03)
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November 2021 Biology A (Salters Nuffield) – Pearson Edexcel Past Papers (8BN0 & 9BN0)

A-Level Biology A: Paper 1 – The natural environment and species survival (9BN0/01)
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A-Level Biology A: Paper 2 – Energy, Exercise and Co-ordination (9BN0/02)
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A-Level Biology A: Paper 3 – General and Practical Applications in Biology (9BN0/03)
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November 2020 Biology A (Salters Nuffield) – Pearson Edexcel Past Papers (8BN0 & 9BN0)

A-Level Biology A: Paper 1 – The natural environment and species survival (9BN0/01)
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A-Level Biology A: Paper 2 – Energy, Exercise and Co-ordination (9BN0/02)
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A-Level Biology A: Paper 3 – General and Practical Applications in Biology (9BN0/03)
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OCR A-Level Biology past papers

OCR A-level biology specification (for students taught from Sept 2023)

June 2022 A-Level Biology A (H420)

A Level Biology A (H420/01) Biological Processes
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A Level Biology A (H420/02) Biological Diversity
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A Level Biology A H420/03) Unified Biology
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November 2021 A-Level Biology A (H420)

A Level Biology A (H420/01) Biological Processes
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A Level Biology A (H420/02) Biological Diversity
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A Level Biology A H420/03) Unified Biology
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November 2020 A-Level Biology A (H420)

A Level Biology A – (H420/01) Biological Processes
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A Level Biology A – (H420/02) Biological Diversity
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A Level Biology A – (H420/03) Unified Biology
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Michelle Black

2024-01-21

Dr John has gave my daughter so much confidence. She is thoroughly enjoying her lessons online. My daughter uses her lessons to get answers to all her misconceptions and get a tailored learning experience. Dr John is a very skilled educator who has helped my daughter to understand various concepts of biological science. His teaching style has been perfect for her and she actually looks forward to the sessions. I would highly recommend Dr John to any biology student.

John Bridson

2023-08-17

John is an excellent tutor who is extremely good at tailoring lessons to the student's level. He responds well to any areas of need identified by the student and he is also proactive in guiding the student to improve in areas where he sees a need. My daughter found him very pleasant, supportive and reassuring, and she saw a clear improvement in her grades with his guidance.

Ewan Knight

2023-08-15

Having John as a Tutor for A-Level Biology was a great experience. During our online lessons I improved not only in my comprehension of the study of Biology but also heavily in how to approach and answer A-Level Biology questions which as we all know is the key to A-Level Biology. John's methods help to build understanding and intuitiveness when studying the subject of Biology whilst building great camaraderie. All his help through online tutoring was sincerely appreciated and I look forward to using the knowledge learnt throughout my healthcare career.

Sarah W

2023-06-23

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isaac bone

2023-06-22

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Mrs. T. Docherty

2023-04-19

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2023-04-14

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Michelle Wilkinson

2022-10-16

Oh wow!! I really can’t praise Dr John’s on line tutoring service high enough. Dr John is extremely professional and an incredible tutor. My daughter has gone from getting 4’s in her science subjects to now getting an 7s & 8s in her last tests.. and this is all due to Dr John’s tutoring style and the hard work and dedication from both student and tutor. On line tutoring also really works too!! I actually feel it’s much better than having a face to face session as you have the comfort of being in your own home and takes away the logistics of having to travel after school in the evenings. This is also with the same high standards of tutoring being delivered. My daughter is wanting to continue on line tutoring with Dr John through her A levels. If your thinking about getting an on line tutor, without hesitation I’d say go for it!!

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2022-07-16

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Alison Liver

2022-05-15


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