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For further information, please visit our qualification website at [qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively](qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at [qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](qualifications.pearson.com/contactus)  \nAbout Pearson  \nPearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than  \n70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com)  \nAcknowledgements  \nThis specification has been produced by Pearson on the basis of consultation with teachers, examiners, consultants and other interested parties. Pearson would like to thank all those who contributed their time and expertise to the specification’s development.  \nReferences to third party materials made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Materials may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of going to publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 94575 9  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2021  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level in Biology specification Issue 2 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| This sentence has been added to ensure that thorough information on assessment criteria is provided:\u003Cbr>This paper may contain some synoptic questions which require knowledge and understanding from units 1 and 2. | 8, 9 |\n\nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html)  \nAbout this specification 1  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel qualifications? 3  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel International Advanced  \nSubsidiary/Advanced Level qualifications in Biology? 4  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing these qualifications 5  \nQualification at a glance 6  \nBiology content 11  \nUnit 1: Molecules, Diet, Transport and Health 14  \nUnit 2: Cells, Development, Biodiversity and Conservation 19  \nUnit 3: Practical Skills in Biology I 25  \nUnit 4: Energy, Environment, Microbiology and Immunity 28  \nUnit 5: Respiration, Internal Environment, Coordination and Gene Technology 33  \nUnit 6: Practical Skills in Biology II 39  \nAssessment information 43  \nAdministration and general information 47  \nEntries and resitting of units 47  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special  \nconsideration and malpractice 47  \nAwarding and reporting 49  \nStudent recruitment and progression 51  \nAppendices 53  \nAppendix 1: Codes 55  \nAppendix 2: Pearson World Class Qualification design principles 56  \nAppendix 3: Transferable skills 58  \nAppendix 4: Level 3 Extended Project qualification 60  \nAppendix 5: Glossary 62  \nAppendix 6: Mathematica","cbCaicP8oq20Q6n1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicP8oq20Q6n1","pdf",1702705,78,"English","# About this specification\n## Why choose Pearson Edexcel qualifications?\n## Supporting you in planning and implementing these qualifications\n# Qualification at a glance\n## Biology content\n## Unit 1: Molecules, Diet, Transport and Health\n## Unit 2: Cells, Development, Biodiversity and Conservation\n## Unit 3: Practical Skills in Biology I\n## Unit 4: Energy, Environment, Microbiology and Immunity\n## Unit 5: Respiration, Internal Environment, Coordination and Gene Technology\n## Unit 6: Practical Skills in Biology II\n# Assessment information\n## Administration and general information\n## Entries and resitting of units\n## Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice\n## Awarding and reporting\n# Appendices\n## Codes\n## Pearson World Class Qualification design principles\n## Transferable skills","[{\"question\":\"What are the qualification codes and the teaching/exam/certification timeline for this Biology specification?\",\"answer\":\"The specification covers Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary in Biology (XBI11) and International Advanced Level in Biology (YBI11). 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