OCR GCSE Biology (J247)
Every topic with its OCR specification reference, free notes and tools to revise it, and your summer 2027 papers.
| Topic | Spec | Notes and tools |
|---|---|---|
| Cell biology | B1 and B2 | Cell structure and microscopyDiffusion, osmosis and active transport |
| Organisation: tissues, organs, digestion and circulation | B2 and B3 | |
| Infection and response | B5 | |
| Bioenergetics: photosynthesis and respiration | B1.3 and B1.4 | |
| Homeostasis and response | B3 | |
| Inheritance, variation and evolution | B5 and B6 | |
| Ecology | B4.2 and B7 | |
| Required practicals and maths skills | practical activity groups and maths skills |
Your summer 2027 exams
| Paper | Date | Starts | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology A Paper 1 or 3 J247/01 or 03 | Tuesday 11 May 2027 | 9:00 | 1h 45m |
| Biology A Paper 2 or 4 J247/02 or 04 | Thursday 10 June 2027 | 9:00 | 1h 45m |
Foundation and Higher papers are sat at the same time, so one row covers both. Source: OCR GCSE final examination timetable, June 2027 (final timetable), read on Wed 7 Oct. PDF (opens a new tab)
Taking Combined Science? Its papers are on the exam timetable page. Summer 2027 exam timetable
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