AS and A-level Biology
- Teaching from: September 2015
- Exams from: 2016 (AS), 2017 (A-level)
- Specification code: 7401 7402
- QAN code: 601/4624/2; 601/4625/4
Our specifications give you the freedom to teach in the way that works best for your students whatever their interests and abilities.
The core content is largely the same, meaning you'll be able to use many of your existing resources.
Our specifications allow you to choose the context and applications to bring biology to life. You'll be supported by teaching resources including two schemes of work.
We're passionate about practical work and know it's at the heart of all good science teaching. That's why you have more choice about your practical activities.
Teaching resources
Plan
Prepare for your teaching year. Information, support and services to help you deliver the specification.
Teach
Teaching resources that you can use to plan your lessons and support your students’ learning.
Assess
Prepare your students for assessment. Specimen and past papers, mark schemes, example answers.
Key dates
- Coursework deadline for A-level Biology (Non-exam assessment: Practical Endorsement) (7402/C)
Schools and colleges may set their own internal deadlines - Exam for AS Biology Paper 1 (7401/1)
Series: June 2019
Start time: pm
Duration: 1h 30m - Exam for AS Biology Paper 2 (7401/2)
Series: June 2019
Start time: am
Duration: 1h 30m
Specification news 
The new specification shows many similarities with the current specification in terms of range of topics and depth of study.
Richard Wilson,
Head of Biology, Colchester Sixth Form College
Thinking of teaching AS and A-level Science with us?
Talk to us
Nick Hughes and the customer support team.
8am–5.00pm Monday to Friday
Tel: 01483 477756
Email: alevelscience@aqa.org.uk