AS Level Science

AS Level Science Exam Pattern 2026-27

Complete Paper Structure & Assessment Guide — Physics, Chemistry, Biology & Mathematics

Understand the exam pattern, paper types, marking scheme, and assessment criteria for AS Level Science examinations. Your complete guide to AS Level Science exam pattern.

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AS Level Science Assessment Overview 2026-27

Subject	Paper 1	Paper 2	Paper 3	Paper 4	Paper 5
Physics	MCQ (1h 15m)	Theory (1h 15m)	Practical (2h)	N/A	N/A
Chemistry	MCQ (1h)	Theory (1h 15m)	Practical (1h 30m)	N/A	N/A
Biology	MCQ (1h)	Theory (1h 15m)	Practical (1h 15m)	N/A	N/A
Mathematics	Pure Math (1h 45m)	Pure Math (1h 15m)	Mechanics (1h 15m)	Statistics (1h 15m)	N/A

Note: All papers are externally assessed by Cambridge. Practical papers assess experimental skills.

AS Level Physics Exam Pattern 2026-27

Code: 9702

Paper	Type	Duration	Marks	Weightage
Paper 1	Multiple Choice Questions	1 hour 15 min	40	31%
Paper 2	Structured Questions	1 hour 15 min	60	46%
Paper 3	Practical Skills	2 hours	40	23%

All papers are mandatory for AS Level Physics.

AS Level Chemistry Exam Pattern 2026-27

Code: 9701

Paper	Type	Duration	Marks	Weightage
Paper 1	Multiple Choice Questions	1 hour	40	31%
Paper 2	Structured Questions	1 hour 15 min	60	46%
Paper 3	Practical Skills	1 hour 30 min	40	23%

All papers are mandatory for AS Level Chemistry.

AS Level Biology Exam Pattern 2026-27

Code: 9700

Paper	Type	Duration	Marks	Weightage
Paper 1	Multiple Choice Questions	1 hour	40	31%
Paper 2	Structured Questions	1 hour 15 min	60	46%
Paper 3	Practical Skills	1 hour 15 min	40	23%

All papers are mandatory for AS Level Biology.

AS Level Mathematics Exam Pattern 2026-27

Code: 9709

Paper	Type	Duration	Marks	Weightage
Paper 1	Pure Mathematics 1	1 hour 45 min	75	25%
Paper 2	Pure Mathematics 2	1 hour 15 min	50	17%
Paper 3	Mechanics	1 hour 15 min	50	17%
Paper 4	Statistics	1 hour 15 min	50	17%

Note: Students typically take Papers 1 & 2 for Pure Mathematics, plus 1-2 additional papers based on subject requirements.

AS Level Grading Scale

AS Level Grades

Grade	Description	Equivalent
A	Outstanding	90-100%
B	Excellent	80-89%
C	Very Good	70-79%
D	Good	60-69%
E	Satisfactory	50-59%

UMS Conversion

• 80%+ = Grade A
• 70-79% = Grade B
• 60-69% = Grade C
• 50-59% = Grade D
• 40-49% = Grade E
• Below 40% = Not classified

Actual grade boundaries vary by year and subject.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many papers are there in AS Level Science subjects?

AS Level Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) have 3 papers — MCQ, Theory, and Practical. Mathematics has 4 papers — Pure Math 1, Pure Math 2, Mechanics, and Statistics.

What is the duration of AS Level Science exams?

AS Level Science exams range from 1 hour to 2 hours per paper. MCQ papers are 1 hour, Theory papers are 1 hour 15 minutes, and Practical papers are 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours.

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