Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Biology 0970 Syllabus - Version 1 - Use for exams in 2023-2025

Oct 23, 2026

Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Biology 0970 syllabus, Version 1, for examinations in June and November series during 2023, 2024 and 2025. Outlines why Cambridge International provides this programme, including learner pathways, global standards and quality management under ISO 9001:2015. Summarizes course aims and transferable scientific skills, then provides an overview of assessment structures, subject content areas, practical and safety requirements, mathematical expectations, and grade description usage after the exam.

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Reading Time2 h 34 min

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Contents

1 Why choose this syllabus?

2 Syllabus overview

3 Subject content

4 Details of the assessment

5 What else you need to know

Syllabus Cambridge IGCSE™ (9–1) Biology 0970 Use this syllabus for exams in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Exams are available in the June and November series. Version 1 Please check the syllabus page [at www.cambridgeinternational.org/0970](at www.cambridgeinternational.org/0970)[ ](at www.cambridgeinternational.org/0970)[to see if this syllabus is available in your administrative zone.](to see if this syllabus is available in your administrative zone.) Why choose Cambridge International? Cambridge International prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part of the University of Cambridge. Our Cambridge Pathway gives students a clear path for educational success from age 5 to 19. Schools can shape the curriculum around how they want students to learn – with a wide range of subjects and flexible ways to offer them. It helps students discover new abilities and a wider world, and gives them the skills they need for life, so they can achieve at school, university and work. Our programmes and qualifications set the global standard for international education. They are created by subject experts, rooted in academic rigour and reflect the latest educational research. They provide a strong platform for learners to progress from one stage to the next, and are well supported by teaching and learning resources. Our mission is to provide educational benefit through provision of international programmes and qualifications for school education and to be the world leader in this field. Together with schools, we develop Cambridge learners who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged – equipped for success in the modern world. Every year, nearly a million Cambridge students from 10 000 schools in 160 countries prepare for their future with the Cambridge Pathway. ‘We think the Cambridge curriculum is superb preparation for university.’Christoph Guttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Duke University, USA Quality management Cambridge International is committed to providing exceptional quality. In line with this commitment, our quality management system for the provision of international qualifications and education programmes for students aged 5 to 19 is independently certified as meeting the internationally recognised standard, ISO 9001:2015. Learn more [at www.cambridgeinternational.org/ISO9001](at www.cambridgeinternational.org/ISO9001) Copyright © UCLES September 2020 Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which itself is a department of the University of Cambridge. UCLES retains the copyright on all its publications. Registered centres are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal use. However, we cannot give permission to centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for internal use within a centre. Contents 1 Why choose this syllabus? .................................................................................................... 2 2 Syllabus overview .................................................................................................................... 5 Aims 5 Content overview 6 Assessment overview 7 Assessment objectives 8 3 Subject content ...................................................................................................................... 10 4 Details of the assessment .................................................................................................. 45 Core assessment 45 Extended assessment 45 Practical assessment 46 Apparatus, materials and reagents 48 Safety in the laboratory 50 Mathematical requirements 50 Presentation of data 51 Conventions (e.g. signs, symbols, terminology and nomenclature) 53 Command wor

FAQs

For which exam sessions and years is this Biology 0970 syllabus version valid?

This syllabus is for exams in 2023, 2024 and 2025, with exams available in the June and November series.

What is Version 1 referring to in this document?

The document specifies “Version 1” for the Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Biology 0970 syllabus for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 examination period.

What topics are covered in the syllabus section on assessment details?

The contents list core, extended and practical assessment, including apparatus, materials and reagents, laboratory safety, mathematical requirements, presentation of data, conventions, and command words.

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