- Levels
- Higher and Ordinary level
- In 5th Year now
- New specification from September 2025
- Additional Assessment Component
- Yes, as in every redeveloped specification (see the specification for details)
Strands
- Plan this
Nature of Science
IE-LC-BIO.NS · 12 learning outcomes
Scientific knowledge, Investigating in Science, Science in society, Biological reasoning
- Plan this
Organisation of Life
IE-LC-BIO.OL · 30 learning outcomes
Characteristics of life, Chemicals of life – biomolecules, Unit of life – cells, Information of life – genetic inheritance, Origins of life – evolution
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Structures and Processes of Life
IE-LC-BIO.SPL · 57 learning outcomes
Enzymes, Cellular processes – photosynthesis and respiration, Information of life - cell division, protein synthesis, Response, Reproduction, Transport and transfer (physiological processes)
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Interactions of Life
IE-LC-BIO.IL · 26 learning outcomes
Ecology, ecosystems, biodiversity, Microorganisms and nutrient cycling, Information of life – genetic engineering
Other Leaving Cert subjects
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Business
- Latin
- Ancient Greek
- Arabic
- Drama, Film and Theatre Studies
- Climate Action and Sustainable Development
- Geography
- Physical Education
- Engineering
- Construction Technology
- Life, Community and Work
- Accounting
- Agricultural Science
- Applied Mathematics
- Art
- Classical Studies
- Computer Science
- Design and Communication Graphics
- Economics
- English
- French
- Irish
- German
- Hebrew Studies
- History
- Home Economics, Scientific and Social
- Italian
- Japanese
- Lithuanian
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physics and Chemistry
- Polish
- Politics and Society
- Portuguese
- Religious Education
- Russian
- Spanish
- Technology
Questions teachers ask
- What levels is Leaving Cert Biology taken at?
- Higher and Ordinary level.
- Can Heapso plan Leaving Cert Biology?
- Yes. Heapso plans units, lessons and revision worksheets for Biology, set to 5th or 6th Year. Pip writes in its own words and doesn't reproduce exam papers or marking schemes. Check the official specification for exact requirements.