Edexcel GCSE Biology (Separate Science)
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Biology (1BI0) explores how living systems work, from cells and inheritance to whole organisms and ecosystems. Students develop biological explanations through practical work and the interpretation of evidence.
Choose your Edexcel GCSE Biology tier
Select Foundation or Higher to follow the requirements for your exam entry.
Foundation
Placeholder: Edexcel GCSE Biology Foundation
Explore the Foundation-tier requirements for Edexcel GCSE Biology (1BI0), including subject knowledge, practical understanding and the mathematical skills assessed at this tier.
Higher
Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Biology (1BI0) (Higher)
1BI0
Explore the Higher-tier requirements for Edexcel GCSE Biology (1BI0), including subject knowledge, practical understanding and the mathematical skills assessed at this tier.
This is the separate GCSE Biology qualification, code 1BI0. Choose the tier confirmed by your school.
What you will study
The course covers cells and control, genetics, natural selection, health and disease, plants, coordination, exchange and ecosystems. Key biological concepts underpin both papers.
How assessment works
There are two written examinations, each lasting 1 hour 45 minutes, carrying 100 marks and contributing 50% of the GCSE. Questions assess knowledge, application, calculations and practical understanding.
Official course information
See Pearson's GCSE Science specifications for the full Biology requirements.