About IB Biology Exam
About IB Biology Exam
Available at standard (SL) and higher levels (HL). Students are assessed both externally and internally.The distinction between SL and HL is one of breadth and depth.
IB Biology Grades
There is no negative marking and no points are awarded for unanswered questions.
IB Biology Grades | Definition | IB equivalency |
---|---|---|
A | 96-100 | 7 |
A | 92-95.9 | 6 |
A- | 84-91.9 | 5 |
B+ | 76-83.9 | 4 |
B | 68-75.9 | 3 |
C | 60-67.9 | 2 |
D | 52-59.9 | 1 |
F | 0-51.9 |
IB Biology Exam Calculator Policy
You are allowed to use a four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator on the entire IB Biology Exam–including both the multiple-choice and free response sections.
The Exam
The AP Biology exam runs for 3hrs and has 2 sections.
Section I - 60 Multiple Choice Questions - 1hr30minutes
Total weightage : 50%
The multiple-choice section includes individual, single questions as well as sets of questions that refer to the same diagram or data presentation.
Section II Free Response Questions - 1hr30minutes
Total weightage : 50%
The free-response section includes two long free-response questions and four short-answer questions.
Course Curriculum
1.1 Cell biology
1.2 Molecular biology
1.3 Genetics
1.4 Ecology
1.5 Evolution and biodiversity
1.6 Human physiology
2.1 Nucleic acids
2.2 Metabolism, cell respiration and photosynthesis
2.3 Plant biology
2.4 Genetics and evolution
2.5 Animal physiology
3.1 Neurobiology and behaviour
3.2 Biotechnology and bioinformatics
3.3 Ecology and conservation
3.4 Human physiology