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The HSC Biology Past Papers Master List

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Using past exam papers to study for HSC Biology is the best way to apply your knowledge and reinforce the information you’re learning!

Struggling with the genetic change module? In the middle of learning about infectious disease at school? Integrating past paper questions into your study routine is an essential habit!

Lucky for you, we’ve created a master list of Biology HSC exam papers (and their solutions!) from 2009-2022, so bookmark this page for the future!

If you didn’t know, the HSC Biology syllabus was changed in 2018, so not all sections of these past papers are going to be relevant, but there’s still overlap — so they’re definitely still useful!

How should you prepare for a Biology exam?
2009-2022 HSC Biology Past Papers

How should you be preparing for an upcoming HSC Biology exam?

Not sure how you should be studying for the exams? Well, the way you study will depend on how far you have until you sit your HSC!

If you’ve only started the Year 12 HSC Biology syllabus…

It’s important to work out how to write good Biology study notes and make them as you study content throughout the year. Don’t leave these ’til the last minute!

You’ll also want to be well acquainted with how to structure your 5-marker response and extended responseTo ensure that your responses have depth, make sure to check out external resources to inform your answers.

Additionally, you can start becoming familiar with the terms and definitions you’ll be studying across the different modules with an HSC Biology Glossary to keep handy.

It’s also not too late to get support if you’re struggling to catch up. Work with a HSC Biology tutor in Sydney!

If you’re close to sitting your exam…

You’ll need to manage your time well, since you’ll be studying for all your other subjects too!

If you’re one week away from the exam, this study plan we’ve created can be helpful. If you’ve only got one night left to study, here’s how to make the most of the day before your exam for HSC Biology — in 5 no-nonsense steps!

Find yourself making silly errors when you complete practice papers? Check out our piece on 5 critical mistakes that you’re probably making in the Biology exam and how to avoid them.

Now that you have a better idea of how you can prepare for your Biology exam, have a go at some past papers!

HSC Biology Past Papers

HSC Biology Exam PaperHSC Biology Marking Guidelines
2022 Exam Paper2022 Marking Guidelines
2021 Exam Paper2021 Marking Guidelines
2020 Exam Paper2020 Marking Guidelines
2019 Exam Paper2019 Marking Guidelines
2018 Exam Paper2018 Marking Guidelines
2017 Exam Paper2017 Marking Guidelines
2016 Exam Paper2016 Marking Guidelines
2015 Exam Paper2015 Marking Guidelines
2014 Exam Paper2014 Marking Guidelines
2013 Exam Paper2013 Marking Guidelines
2012 Exam Paper2012 Marking Guidelines
2011 Exam Paper2011 Marking Guidelines
2010 Exam Paper2010 Marking Guidelines
2009 Exam Paper2009 Marking Guidelines

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Jaeger Yee considers his biggest achievement the time he watched the first two series of ‘Suits’ in one sitting. Having just finished his HSC in 2014, Jaeger thinks that he has learnt some awesome tips and tricks that he wants to pass onto the AOS community. When he isn’t making plays on the baseball field or consuming copious amounts of ice cream, Jaeger studies Commerce/Law at Macquarie University (and actually enjoys it).

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