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Biology

IB Biology is a Group 4 experimental science course covering the vast diversity of life from the molecular to the macro level. The IB Biology course emphasizes practical investigation, data analysis, and scientific communication across both SL and HL. This IB Biology grade calculator helps students predict their final exam score.

Subject

Syllabus
2025 to Present
Level

Grade boundaries

Session
May 2025 (m25)
Timezone

Assessment inputs

Enter raw marks below — grades calculate live.

2025

Paper 1

Max 75 marks

36%
/ 75

Paper 2

Max 80 marks

44%
/ 80

Individual Investigation

Max 24 marks

20%
/ 24

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Historical grade boundaries

Every published boundary across 12 sessions. Multiple dots per session are timezone variants.

12 sessions21 data points

Best place to gain marks

One mark is worth more in some parts than others. The top items give you the biggest boost to your final score.

1. Individual Investigation

+0.83%final score for 1 mark

20% weight · max 24 marks

2. Paper 2

+0.55%final score for 1 mark

44% weight · max 80 marks

3. Paper 1

+0.48%final score for 1 mark

36% weight · max 75 marks

Common questions about Biology

What levels are available for IB Biology HL?

Biology HL is currently mapped with HL calculator input on calculateIB.

Which syllabus versions are included for IB Biology HL?

This page tracks 2 syllabus versions: 2025 to Present, 2016 to 2024.

How are IB Biology HL boundaries handled on this page?

The page checks the selected exam session first. If that boundary is unavailable, it falls back to May 2024 and then to the nearest available session, while keeping the fallback local to this subject route.