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OxfordAQA IGCSE Biology

OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology (9201). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
9201
Board
OxfordAQA
Qualification
IGCSE
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Topics and resources

49 free resources, 6 of 6 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official OxfordAQA document for OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology (9201), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for OxfordAQA IGCSE Biology (9201) only.

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  1. Topic 1 3 resources

    Organisation

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  2. Topic 2 15 resources

    Bioenergetics

    Covers Photosynthesis, Exchange and transport in plants, Circulation in humans, Digestion, Breathing, Respiration

    Study guides 5

    Revision notes 5

    Practice questions 5

  3. Topic 3 6 resources

    Ecology

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  4. Topic 4 12 resources

    Organisms' interaction with the environment

    Study guides 4

    Revision notes 4

    Practice questions 4

  5. Topic 5 9 resources

    Inheritance

    Study guides 3

    Revision notes 3

    Practice questions 3

  6. Topic 6 3 resources

    Variation and evolution

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

Covering more than one topic

Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.

Study guides

No study guide for this course yet.

Revision notes

No revision notes for this course yet.

Practice questions

Source: OxfordAQA – official International GCSE Biology (9201) specification PDF, Version 5.2 (topic and sub-topic names re-checked against it, 2026-09-16) — Version 5.2, for exams May/June 2018 onwards. Verified 2026-09-16. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

About this course

Qualification
OxfordAQA IGCSE Biology
Spec code
9201
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes — request a free trial class
Who teaches it?
Saad Zai · Harris Zaman · Hina Mogul · Ameer Hamza
Are resources available?
Yes — 49 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Official specification
OxfordAQA specification
Topic checklist
Printable 9201 checklist
Where was this verified?
2026-08-18, official OxfordAQA specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official OxfordAQA specification on 2026-08-18.

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The qualification

OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology (9201)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

Prepare for further study with this thorough grounding in the practical skills needed to be a working scientist.

The board's own description is on the official OxfordAQA syllabus page.

Covers organisation, bioenergetics, ecology, organisms' interaction with the environment, and inheritance, variation and evolution, across two linear papers of equal weight; either paper may draw on any part of the specification, and practical skills are assessed within the written papers rather than through a separate practical exam. First teaching September 2016, first examined May/June 2018.

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

Assessment structure

Linear qualification

Assessment components for OxfordAQA Biology 9201
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: Paper 1 (any part of the specification may be assessed) 1h 30m 90 50% Written exam
Paper 2: Paper 2 (any part of the specification may be assessed) 1h 30m 90 50% Written exam

Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official live "Assessment" section: linear qualification designed to be taken over two years, two equally weighted papers, no separate practical exam (practical knowledge assessed through the written papers). The page also notes the Prohibited Combinations rule shared by all four OxfordAQA International GCSE Science specifications: a centre cannot enter a student for both a separate Science and Combined Science in the same series. First teaching September 2016, first examined May/June 2018.

Questions about this course

How is OxfordAQA Biology (9201) assessed?

OxfordAQA Biology (9201) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Paper 1 (any part of the specification may be assessed)) — 1h 30m, 90 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Paper 2 (any part of the specification may be assessed)) — 1h 30m, 90 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.

What topics does OxfordAQA IGCSE Biology (9201) cover?

6 topics in the current syllabus: Organisation; Bioenergetics; Ecology; Organisms' interaction with the environment; Inheritance; Variation and evolution. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Can I get a tutor for OxfordAQA IGCSE Biology (9201)?

Yes. Marlbridge teaches OxfordAQA IGCSE Biology (9201) live online, one-to-one or in small groups, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.

Are there free OxfordAQA IGCSE Biology (9201) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 49 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes, exam preparation guides), free to read with no sign-up.

The subject

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