Edexcel GCSE Biology Past Papers
Download free Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Biology (1BI0) past papers, mark schemes, and examiner reports. Access both Foundation and Higher tier papers including question papers (QP) and mark schemes (MS).
1BI0 Paper Components
Edexcel GCSE Biology (1BI0) consists of 4 papers per tier: 1BI0 Paper 1F (Paper 1 Foundation), 1BI0 Paper 2F (Paper 2 Foundation), 1BI0 Paper 1H (Paper 1 Higher), 1BI0 Paper 2H (Paper 2 Higher). Each tier (Foundation and Higher) has separate papers targeting different grade ranges.
1BI0 Past Papers by Year
1BI0 Exam Structure & Assessment
Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Biology (1BI0) consists of Foundation and Higher tiers, each with two written examination papers.
1BI0 Assessment Tiers
1BI0 Paper Details
Topics 1-5: Key concepts, Cells and control, Genetics, Natural selection, Health and disease. 1 hour 45 minutes, 60 marks (50%).
Topics 6-9: Plant structures, Animal coordination, Ecosystems, Material cycling. 1 hour 45 minutes, 60 marks (50%).
1BI0 Tip: Practice interpreting graphs and experimental data. Higher tier requires deeper understanding of biological mechanisms.