OCR A-Level Biology
OCR A-level Biology develops subject understanding alongside practical investigation, mathematical reasoning and the evaluation of evidence.
Explore OCR A-level Biology
Follow the OCR course confirmed by your school when checking syllabus content and examination requirements.
OCR offers Biology A (H420) and Biology B (Advancing Biology) (H422). Confirm which course your school teaches.
What you will study
Biology examines living systems across molecular, cellular, organism and ecosystem scales. Students develop explanations through experimental evidence, data analysis and links between biological processes.
Assessment and practical work
The A-level includes written examinations and a separately reported Practical Endorsement. Practical skills and data analysis also form part of written assessment; use your course specification for the paper structure.
Official course information
Find both courses and their specifications in OCR's AS and A-level directory.