AQA GCSE Biology (8461)
Every topic with its AQA specification reference, free notes and tools to revise it, and your summer 2027 papers.
| Topic | Spec | Notes and tools |
|---|---|---|
| Cell biology | 4.1 (8461); 4.1 (8464) | Cell structure and microscopyDiffusion, osmosis and active transport |
| Organisation: tissues, organs, digestion and circulation | 4.2 (8461); 4.2 (8464) | |
| Infection and response | 4.3 (8461); 4.3 (8464) | |
| Bioenergetics: photosynthesis and respiration | 4.4 (8461); 4.4 (8464) | |
| Homeostasis and response | 4.5 (8461); 4.5 (8464) | |
| Inheritance, variation and evolution | 4.6 (8461); 4.6 (8464) | |
| Ecology | 4.7 (8461); 4.7 (8464) | |
| Required practicals and maths skills | required practicals and maths requirements (8461); biology required practicals (8464) |
Your summer 2027 exams
| Paper | Date | Starts | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Paper 1 8461/1F or 1H | Tuesday 11 May 2027 | 9:00 | 1h 45m |
| Biology Paper 2 8461/2F or 2H | Thursday 10 June 2027 | 9:00 | 1h 45m |
Foundation and Higher papers are sat at the same time, so one row covers both. Source: AQA GCSE timetable, May/June 2027, version 1.2 (final timetable), read on Wed 7 Oct. PDF (opens a new tab)
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