Biology
📅 Exam: 2026-05-11**IB Biology** is a **Group 4** subject in the **International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)**. It explores **four interconnected themes: Unity and Diversity, Form and Function, Interaction and Interdependence, and Continuity and Change**, with a strong focus on **experimental work, scientific inquiry, data analysis, and practical investigation skills**.
The course is available at **Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours)** and **Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours)**, with **first assessment in 2025**.
### Assessment at a Glance
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|------------|--------|----|----|-----------|
| **Paper 1** | Multiple-choice and data-based questions | 1 hour 20 min | 2 hours | 36% |
| **Paper 2** | Short and extended response questions | 1 hour 30 min | 2 hours 30 min | 44% |
| **Scientific Investigation** | Individual research project | 10 hours | 10 hours | 20% |
The course is available at **Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours)** and **Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours)**, with **first assessment in 2025**.
### Assessment at a Glance
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|------------|--------|----|----|-----------|
| **Paper 1** | Multiple-choice and data-based questions | 1 hour 20 min | 2 hours | 36% |
| **Paper 2** | Short and extended response questions | 1 hour 30 min | 2 hours 30 min | 44% |
| **Scientific Investigation** | Individual research project | 10 hours | 10 hours | 20% |