How long is AQA Combined Science Biology Paper 1?
1 hour 15 minutes for 70 marks, on both Foundation and Higher tiers.
AQA GCSE Combined Science Biology Paper 1: topics, marks and time
AQA Combined Science Biology Paper 1 is 70 marks and 1 hour 15 minutes long. This page lists the specification topics the paper assesses and where to practise them.
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Paper at a glance
| Foundation code | 8464/B/1F |
|---|---|
| Higher code | 8464/B/1H |
| Marks | 70 |
| Time | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Calculator | Allowed |
Topics on this paper
- 4.1 Cell biology
- 4.2 Organisation
- 4.3 Infection and response
- 4.4 Bioenergetics
Across 4 recent sittings, this paper has had about 6.3 questions.
Yumio topics to start with
Grade 3 Cell structure and specialised cellsGrade 5 EnzymesGrade 4 Pathogens and communicable diseaseGrade 5 Photosynthesis and limiting factors
How to revise for it
- Work through each topic above, then answer the questions without notes.
- Practise the six-mark answers: they are marked by level, so link your points together.
- Time yourself: about 1.1 minutes a mark.
Questions students ask
Can I use a calculator?
Yes, a calculator is allowed.
What is on Biology Paper 1?
The AQA specification topics listed on this page: Cell biology, Organisation, Infection and response, Bioenergetics.
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