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Cambridge IGCSE Biology

Biology for Cambridge IGCSE (syllabus 0610) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
0610
Board
Cambridge
Qualification
IGCSE

At a glance

Qualification
Cambridge IGCSE Biology
Spec code
0610
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes
Are resources available?
Yes — 12 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Where was this verified?
2026-08-19, official Cambridge specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-19.

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The qualification

Cambridge IGCSE Biology (0610)

Cambridge IGCSE Biology helps learners understand the technological world in which they live, and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments, building an understanding of the scientific skills essential for progression to further study. — Cambridge, official syllabus page

Syllabus for exams in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Tiered: Core (Papers 1 and 3, grades C-G) and Extended (Papers 2 and 4, grades A*-G), plus one practical paper (5 or 6).

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Assessment components for Cambridge Biology 0610
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: Multiple Choice (Core) (Core) 0h 45m 40 30% Written exam
Paper 3: Theory (Core) (Core) 1h 15m 80 50% Written exam
Paper 2: Multiple Choice (Extended) (Extended) 0h 45m 40 30% Written exam
Paper 4: Theory (Extended) (Extended) 1h 15m 80 50% Written exam
Paper 5: Practical Test 1h 15m 40 20% * Practical
Paper 6: Alternative to Practical 1h 40 20% * Written exam

* Candidates sit one of the components marked with an asterisk, not all of them.

Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-26. Same structure as IGCSE Chemistry 0620: Paper 5 or 6 is a single alternative choice common to both tiers. No explicit first-teaching date is published by Cambridge for this syllabus.

Assessment FAQs

How is Cambridge Biology (0610) assessed?

Cambridge Biology (0610) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Multiple Choice (Core)) — 0h 45m, 40 marks, 30% of the qualification; Paper 3 (Theory (Core)) — 1h 15m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Multiple Choice (Extended)) — 0h 45m, 40 marks, 30% of the qualification; Paper 4 (Theory (Extended)) — 1h 15m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 5 (Practical Test) — 1h 15m, 40 marks, 20% of the qualification; Paper 6 (Alternative to Practical) — 1h, 40 marks, 20% of the qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-26.

The subject

Biology teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All Biology at Marlbridge

Syllabus topics

The 21 topics below are the official subject content of Cambridge IGCSE Biology (0610), for the For examination in 2026, 2027 and 2028 examination series, reproduced from the Cambridge syllabus document.

A topic listed here is part of the syllabus. It does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it — topics with resources are marked. Marlbridge currently has resources for 4 of 21 topics.

  1. 1 Characteristics and classification of living organisms

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Characteristics of living organisms · Concept and uses of classification systems · Features of organisms

  2. 2 Organisation of the organism

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Cell structure · Size of specimens

  3. 3 Movement into and out of cells

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Diffusion · Osmosis · Active transport

  4. 4 Biological molecules

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  5. 5 Enzymes

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  6. 6 Plant nutrition

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  7. 7 Human nutrition

    3 Marlbridge resources

  8. 8 Transport in plants

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  9. 9 Transport in animals

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  10. 10 Diseases and immunity

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  11. 11 Gas exchange in humans

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  12. 12 Respiration

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  13. 13 Excretion in humans

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  14. 14 Coordination and response

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  15. 15 Drugs

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  16. 16 Reproduction

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  17. 17 Inheritance

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  18. 18 Variation and selection

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  19. 19 Organisms and their environment

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  20. 20 Human influences on ecosystems

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  21. 21 Biotechnology and genetic modification

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

Source: Cambridge International -- official IGCSE Biology (0610) syllabus PDF — For examination in 2026, 2027 and 2028 series. Verified 2026-08-19. This syllabus is tiered -- see the qualification summary above for the exact tier structure. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

Study resources

Revision material

Exam preparation

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