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As well as a focus on biology, and with an emphasis on human biology, the IGCSE Biology syllabus enables students to better understand the technological world in which they live, and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. Students learn about the basic principles of biology through a mix of theoretical and practical studies. Students also develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for further study at A Level, which are useful in everyday life. As they progress, students learn how science is studied and practised, and become aware that the results of scientific research can have both good and bad effects on individuals, communities and the environment.
The syllabus year refers to the year in which the examination will be taken.
2010 Syllabus (287Kb)The syllabus year refers to the year in which the examination will be taken.
2011 Syllabus (713Kb)
2012 Syllabus (729Kb)You can download one or more papers for a previous session (November 2008 ). Please note that these papers may not reflect the content of the current syllabus.
November 2008 Examiner Report (814Kb)
November 2008 Question Paper 2 (282Kb)
November 2008 Question Paper 3 (491Kb)
November 2008 Question Paper 5 (2867Kb)
November 2008 Question Paper 6 (4364Kb)Teachers registered with CIE can access our password-protected Teacher Support website, where a much wider selection of syllabus materials is available to download.