Didn’t get the grade you hoped for in A Level Biology?

The good news is, you can resit your exam as a private candidate and aim for a better result.

How Do A Level Biology Resits Work?

You can resit any or all of your A Level Biology exams in the next available exam series.

Most A Level Biology exams are held once per year, usually in May or June.

You’ll need to book your resit at an approved exam centre—schools, colleges, or private exam centres.

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What Should I Know About Biology Resits?

• You can choose to resit one or more exam papers, or all of them, depending on the exam board’s rules.
• Your highest grade will count for university or job applications.
• You’ll need to pay exam entry fees and, for Biology, practical endorsement fees if you need to retake the practical component.
• Private candidates must book in advance—places fill up quickly.

How do you book and sit A Level exams as a private candidate?

Do I Need to Redo the Practical Endorsement?

If you already passed the practical endorsement, you don’t need to repeat it unless you want to try again for a “Pass.”

If you didn’t do the practical endorsement the first time, you can add it when you resit.

Do I need practical endorsement for A Level Biology?

Frequently Asked Questions

How many times can I resit A Level Biology?

There’s no official limit—you can resit as many times as you wish.

Will universities know I’ve resat?

Universities may ask, but most accept resits, especially if you improved your grade.

How much does it cost to resit?

Fees vary by centre—expect around £100–£200 for the written exam, and £600–£900 for the practical (if needed).

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