A-Level Biology Masterclass
A structured, exam-board-aligned programme covering the full A-Level Biology syllabus — AS and A2 — across 8 focused modules. Starting first week of October.
8
Modules
1.5 hrs
Per session, per week
3
Exam boards covered
Oct 2026
Start date
Everything You Need to Ace A-Level Biology
One weekly session each for AS Biology and A2 Biology, running from October through to mid-March — then dedicated past paper practice right up to your exams.
Starts October 2026
First week of October — secure your place now while enrolment is open.
1.5 Hours Per Week
One 90-minute session per week for AS Biology and one for A2 Biology.
8 Modules Total
4 AS Biology modules and 4 A2 Biology modules — all content covered systematically.
All Exam Boards
AQA, Edexcel, and OCR all covered. Exam-board-specific guidance throughout.
Finishes Mid-March
All 8 modules complete by mid-March, leaving time for focused past paper practice.
Past Paper Practice
Dedicated exam technique and past paper sessions from mid-March until your exams.
The 8-Module Programme
The full A-Level Biology syllabus broken into 8 expertly structured modules — 4 for AS and 4 for A2 — with every topic mapped to AQA, Edexcel, and OCR specifications.
AS Biology — 4 Modules
Covering all core AS Biology content across AQA, Edexcel, and OCR specifications.
Module 1
Biological Molecules & The Building Blocks of Life
- Monosaccharides & polysaccharides: glucose, ribose, starch, glycogen, cellulose; Benedict's & iodine tests
- Lipids: triglycerides & phospholipids; saturated vs. unsaturated fatty acids; emulsion test
- Proteins & enzymes: amino acid structure; peptide bonds; primary, secondary, tertiary & quaternary structures; globular vs. fibrous proteins
- Enzyme kinetics: induced-fit model; temperature, pH & concentration effects; competitive & non-competitive inhibition
- Nucleic acids: DNA & RNA structure; semi-conservative replication (Meselson-Stahl experiment)
- ATP & water: role of ATP; polarity, specific heat capacity, latent heat of vaporisation, cohesion
Module 2
Cell Structure, Transport & Division
- Microscopy: optical, SEM & TEM; magnification vs. resolution; cell fractionation & ultracentrifugation
- Eukaryotic & prokaryotic cells: organelle structure & function; animal, plant, algal, fungal & bacterial cell comparisons
- Viruses: acellular structure, genetic material, capsid & attachment proteins
- Cell membranes & transport: fluid mosaic model; diffusion, facilitated diffusion, osmosis, active transport, co-transport, endocytosis & exocytosis
- Cell cycle & mitosis: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase; growth & repair; uncontrolled division & cancer
Module 3
Exchange Surfaces & Transport Systems
- Gas exchange: SA:V ratio; single-celled organisms, insects (tracheal system), fish (counter-current exchange), plants (stomata)
- Human digestion & absorption: carbohydrates, lipids & proteins; co-transport of amino acids & monosaccharides
- Mass transport in animals: circulatory system; heart, arteries, veins & capillaries; tissue fluid formation
- Haemoglobin: oxygen dissociation curves; Bohr effect; adaptations in different organisms
- Mass transport in plants: xylem & cohesion-tension theory; phloem & mass flow hypothesis; tracer & ringing experiments
Module 4
Genetics, Biodiversity & Classification
- DNA, genes & chromosomes: genetic code (universal, non-overlapping, degenerate); eukaryotic vs. prokaryotic DNA; exons & introns
- Protein synthesis: transcription (pre-mRNA & splicing) & translation (tRNA & ribosomes)
- Genetic diversity & mutations: gene mutations (deletion, substitution, insertion); chromosome mutations; meiosis & genetic variation
- Biodiversity: species richness & index of diversity; gene pools & allele frequencies
- Classification & taxonomy: domain to species hierarchy; phylogenetic trees; DNA & protein sequencing
A2 Biology — 4 Modules
Advanced content building on AS foundations — essential for the full A-Level grade.
Module 5
Energy Transfers In & Between Organisms
- Photosynthesis: light-dependent reaction (photoionisation, photolysis, chemiosmosis, ATP & reduced NADP); Calvin cycle (CO₂ fixation, Rubisco, triose phosphate)
- Respiration: glycolysis; link reaction; Krebs cycle; oxidative phosphorylation (electron transport chain, chemiosmosis, oxygen as final electron acceptor)
- Anaerobic respiration: ethanol production in plants/yeast; lactate production in animals
- Energy transfer & ecosystems: biomass; GPP vs. NPP; efficiency of energy transfer between trophic levels; intensive farming
- Nutrient cycles: nitrogen cycle (ammonification, nitrification, fixation, denitrification); phosphorus cycle; eutrophication
Module 6
Responding to Changes — Homeostasis & Nervous System
- Stimuli & responses: plant tropisms & IAA; taxes & kineses; simple reflex arcs
- Nervous coordination: neurone structure; action potential (resting potential, depolarisation, repolarisation, hyperpolarisation); all-or-nothing principle; saltatory conduction
- Synaptic transmission: cholinergic synapses; neuromuscular junctions; spatial & temporal summation; drug effects on synapses
- Receptors: Pacinian corpuscle; rod & cone photoreceptors in the human eye
- Muscular contraction: sarcomere, actin & myosin; sliding filament theory; role of calcium ions & ATP
- Homeostasis: negative & positive feedback; blood glucose regulation (insulin, glucagon, adrenaline); osmoregulation (nephron structure, ADH)
Module 7
Genetics, Populations, Evolution & Ecosystems
- Inheritance: monohybrid & dihybrid crosses; codominance; multiple alleles; sex-linkage; autosomal linkage; epistasis; chi-squared test
- Populations & Hardy-Weinberg: gene pool concept; calculating allele & genotype frequencies
- Evolution & speciation: stabilising, directional & disruptive selection; allopatric vs. sympatric speciation; genetic drift
- Ecosystems & populations: abiotic & biotic limiting factors; carrying capacity; interspecific vs. intraspecific competition; predation
- Ecological sampling: random quadrats; systematic transects; mark-release-recapture method
- Succession: primary & secondary succession; pioneer species, seral stages & climax communities; habitat conservation
Module 8
Gene Expression, Biotechnology & Practical Skills
- Gene mutation & expression: DNA base sequence alterations; stem cells — totipotency, pluripotency, multipotency & unipotency; induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS)
- Regulation of transcription & translation: transcription factors; epigenetics (DNA methylation & histone acetylation); RNA interference (RNAi) via siRNA & miRNA
- Cancer genetics: tumour suppressor genes & oncogenes; abnormal methylation; oestrogen & breast cancer
- Recombinant DNA technology: reverse transcriptase; restriction endonucleases; cloning vectors (plasmids); PCR; gel electrophoresis; DNA probes & genetic screening
- Core mathematical & practical skills: magnification calculations; 95% confidence intervals; standard deviation; student's t-test; correlation coefficient; scientific diagrams
All Major Exam Boards Covered
Whether you're sitting AQA, Edexcel, or OCR, the masterclass is tailored to your specification. Exam-board-specific guidance is woven into every module.
Full coverage of AQA Biology A (7402) — AS and A-Level specifications.
Aligned to Pearson Edexcel Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) and Biology B specifications.
Covers OCR Biology A (H420) and Biology B (H422) — AS and A-Level.
Programme Timeline
Masterclass Begins
First week of October. AS Module 1 and A2 Module 5 kick off simultaneously.
8 Modules Delivered
One 90-minute AS session and one 90-minute A2 session every week throughout the programme.
All Modules Complete
The full syllabus covered — AS Modules 1–4 and A2 Modules 5–8 all finished.
Past Paper Practice
Intensive exam technique, timed past papers, and mark-scheme analysis until your exams.
Enrolment Is Open — Places Are Limited
The masterclass starts the first week of October. Secure your place today and go into your A-Level Biology exams fully prepared.