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WELCOME TO BIOLOGY!
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Welcome to the Biology Department!

Here you can find information on the following courses:
 
- National Qualifications

- Higher

- Advanced Higher


Staff

Mrs Crawford
Mrs Ellingham
Mrs Kettlewell
Mr Munn
Miss Leggat
​Miss Crossan

Careers Within Biology

Research scientists & Technicians
Healthcare & Medicine
Environmental & Conservation
Biotechnology & Industry
Education & Communication
Forensic Scientist
Bioengineer
​Academic Researcher

Mr Mitchell Biology

Biology with Mr Mitchell is a helpful YouTube channel which summarizes the Nat 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Biology courses. The button below will open the YouTube channel in a new window.
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Mr Mitchell Biology

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Advanced Higher

advanced higher materials
The Advanced Higher Biology Course focuses on the areas of cells and proteins, organisms and evolution, and investigative biology. Learners develop a sound theoretical understanding and practical experience of experimental investigative work in biological science, and develop their ability to carry out complex practical scientific activities.
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Higher

higher materials
The Higher Biology Course offers a broad and up-to-date selection of concepts and ideas relevant to the central position of life science within our society. Learners develop a deeper understanding of the underlying themes of biology — evolution and adaptation; structure and function; genotype and niche — and the scale of topics ranges from molecular through to whole organism and beyond. Learners develop scientific inquiry and investigative skills, scientific analytical thinking and evaluation skills, and the ability to understand and use scientific literacy to communicate ideas and issues.
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National Qualifications

National Qualification Materials
The National 5 Biology Course covers major areas of biology including cellular, whole organism and ecosystems. The key areas of biodiversity, interdependence, body systems and cells and inheritance are developed through the Course.

The National 4 Biology Course covers major areas of biology including cellular, whole organism and ecosystems. The key areas of biodiversity, interdependence, body systems and cells and inheritance are developed through the Course. It enables learners to recognise the impact that biology has on society and the environment. Learners develop scientific inquiry and investigative skills, scientific analytical thinking skills and the ability to use scientific literacy in a range of contexts.

Science Summer School

Royal Zoological Society of Scotland Science Summer School
Advanced Higher Biology student, David managed to secure a highly competitive place at Edinburgh Zoo's summer school. He had the most enjoyable time carrying out behaviour research on lemurs.
This was a fantastic opportunity for David as he developed his data collection skills, team working skills and got to meet new people with fresh and unique ideas.
                                                     “It was a challenging week but very rewarding”

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
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