Cambridge International A Level Biology 9700 is assessed through AS Papers 1 to 3 (multiple choice, structured questions and practical skills) and A Level Papers 4 and 5 (structured questions and planning, analysis and evaluation). Our Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology course follows the 9700 syllabus: cell structure, biological molecules, enzymes, membranes, the mitotic cell cycle, nucleic acids, transport in plants and mammals, gas exchange, infectious disease, immunity, then energy and respiration, photosynthesis, homeostasis, control and coordination, inheritance, selection and evolution, classification and genetic technology. You prepare for the multiple-choice, structured, data-analysis and practical papers. Lessons are live and one-to-one with a verified subject tutor, who sets exam-style questions, marks them against the mark scheme and plans revision around your weakest topics. Suitable for Year 12 and Year 13 students, private candidates and resits.
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In short: this course gives one-to-one online tutoring for Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology (9700). A verified biology tutor teaches the full syllabus, structured-question technique, practical skills for Paper 3 and the planning and evaluation skills for Paper 5.
Cambridge International AS and A Level Biology (9700) is a pre-university biology qualification taken in schools worldwide, typically at ages 16 to 19. It is assessed by five papers: AS candidates sit three and A Level candidates sit all five. AS is graded a to e and A Level A* to E.
This course covers the full 9700 syllabus one to one with a verified biology tutor.
Official specification: Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology 9700 syllabus (2025–2027).
For wider support, see our biology tutoring page, or the OCR A-Level Biology course if your school follows OCR.
Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology (9700, syllabus for 2025–2027) has five papers. You can take AS Level only, a staged route (AS first, then A Level), or the full A Level in one exam series.
| Paper | Name | Time | Marks | AS weighting | A Level weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multiple Choice | 1 hour 15 minutes | 40 | 31% | 15.5% |
| 2 | AS Level Structured Questions | 1 hour 15 minutes | 60 | 46% | 23% |
| 3 | Advanced Practical Skills | 2 hours | 40 | 23% | 11.5% |
| 4 | A Level Structured Questions | 2 hours | 100 | — | 38.5% |
| 5 | Planning, Analysis and Evaluation | 1 hour 15 minutes | 30 | — | 11.5% |
Official syllabus: Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology 9700 (2025–2027).
Cambridge International publishes recent Cambridge A Level Biology 9700 past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports on its website, and schools can access more through their secure portals. Use them under timed conditions, then mark your answers carefully with the mark scheme. Your tutor sets past-paper questions topic by topic, then full timed papers closer to your exam.
| Level | Topics |
|---|---|
| AS Level (1 to 11) | Cell structure; biological molecules; enzymes; cell membranes and transport; the mitotic cell cycle; nucleic acids and protein synthesis; transport in plants; transport in mammals; gas exchange; infectious diseases; immunity |
| A Level (12 to 19) | Energy and respiration; photosynthesis; homeostasis; control and coordination; inheritance; selection and evolution; classification, biodiversity and conservation; genetic technology |
Paper 3 is a hands-on practical, and Paper 5 tests planning, analysis and evaluation in writing. Together they are worth 23% of the A Level.
Here is a typical question: in a population, 16% show a recessive phenotype. Estimate the proportion of carriers.
| Step | Working |
|---|---|
| q² | 0.16 |
| q | 0.4 |
| p | 0.6 |
| 2pq | 0.48, about 48% |
Students most often lose marks with imprecise terminology, weak Paper 5 plans, data described without analysis and missing units in practical answers.
| Mark-loser | What to do instead |
|---|---|
| Imprecise terminology | Use syllabus terms exactly |
| Weak Paper 5 plans | State variables, controls, method and risks precisely |
| Data without analysis | Quote values and explain trends |
| Missing units | Include units in tables and answers |
| Rushed multiple choice | Read every option |
Paper 4 is the largest paper at 38.5% of the A Level. Tutors teach you to use precise terminology from the syllabus, structure extended answers in logical steps and apply knowledge to unfamiliar contexts, using examiner reports to avoid common mistakes.
Lessons are live and one to one on video with a shared whiteboard. Your tutor works through Cambridge past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports with you. See also Cambridge A Level Chemistry (9701), Edexcel IAL Biology and our Biology subject page.
A Level Biology 9700 past papers show you how Cambridge AS and A Level are examined, and this course pairs them with live 1-to-1 lessons, practical skills and statistics.
This course suits Cambridge International AS and A Level students at school and private candidates, in any country.
Prerequisites: IGCSE Biology or equivalent, basic chemistry and maths.
Course length: 50 one-hour lessons across 19 topics.
| Stage | Topics | What you can do afterwards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cell structure; molecules; enzymes; membranes; cell cycle; nucleic acids | Explain cells and protein synthesis |
| 2 | Transport in plants and mammals; gas exchange; infectious diseases; immunity | Explain transport, disease and immunity |
| 3 | Respiration; photosynthesis; homeostasis; control and coordination | Explain energy and body control |
| 4 | Inheritance; selection and evolution; biodiversity; genetic technology | Solve genetics problems and use statistics |
Where it leads: see the Cambridge A Level Chemistry 9701 course, or our biology tutoring page.
The syllabus code is 9700.
Five for the full A Level; three (Papers 1, 2 and 3) for AS Level.
Planning, Analysis and Evaluation: a 1 hour 15 minute written paper worth 30 marks and 11.5% of the A Level.
Yes. You can carry forward your AS result and take Papers 4 and 5 later, subject to Cambridge's rules.
Including the t-test, chi-squared test, Pearson's and Spearman's rank correlation, and standard deviation.
AS Level is graded a to e; A Level is graded A* to E.
Learn syllabus terms precisely, practise Paper 4 extended answers and master the practical skills tested in Papers 3 and 5.
Yes. Tutors use past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports.
The price depends on the tutor and session length. You see the hourly rate before booking, with no subscription.
Yes. Lessons are online and scheduled around your time zone.
Paper 4 (A Level Structured Questions, 2 hours, 100 marks) is 38.5% of the A Level.
Planning, Analysis and Evaluation: 1 hour 15 minutes, 30 marks, 11.5% of the A Level.
Advanced Practical Skills: a 2-hour practical worth 40 marks, 23% of AS and 11.5% of the A Level.
Yes. You can take AS only, a staged route, or the full A Level in one series.
AO1 40%, AO2 40% and AO3 20%.
Cambridge A Level Biology is demanding because it combines a large amount of content with data analysis, statistics and practical planning in Paper 5. Students who revise steadily across both years and practise application questions, not just recall, usually do well. Paper 4 extended answers and Paper 5 planning questions need the most targeted practice.
Yes. Lessons are online and can be booked in your time zone.
Yes. Lessons are online, so you can book times that suit your time zone.
Weekly lessons suit most students; add extra sessions before mocks and final exams.
Yes. You can book one session to see if the tutor suits you, with no subscription.
Start with questions on one topic while you are learning it, then move to full timed A Level Biology 9700 past papers near your exam. Mark each answer with the mark scheme and note where marks were lost. Your 1-to-1 tutor uses those notes to plan your next lessons.
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