- This is a brief summary of what is included in the exam.
- You could just use the syllabus to show you what you could learn.
- The exam is written only - there is no practical component.
- The exams are held as written exams or online assessments.
- There is no need to take the exam. Exams are not for all of us.
- The complete exam syllabus is available here.
- The exam syllabus you will be using has "Applicable from January 2023" at the top.
- There are past papers so you can see what you are missing!
- Be aware that the syllbus changed very recently.
For the exam you need to know:
- Contributions of:
- R.E.Snodgrass
- H.A.Dade
- A knowledge of the structure and functions of:
- Alimentary system
- Excretory system
- Respiratory system
- Circulatory system
- Nervous system
- Sense organs
- Exocrine glands
- Endocrine glands
- The fat bodies
- The life cycle
- Internal and external structure of the larva
- Internal and external structure of the adult bee
- The sting mechanism
- In addition:
- Metamorphosis of the larva
- Effect of diet on the female development.
- The difference between winter bees and summer bees.