This course contains 3 units:
- Cells and Proteins
- Organisms and Evolution
- Investigative Biology
Each unit will be assessed continually in class, through the use of past paper based homework and an A-D level class test and SQA assessment.
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.
The elements of the Course are Knowledge and Understanding, Analytical Thinking Skills and Scientific Literacy.
The following links will direct you to useful information for the Advanced Higher Biology course:
AH Biology Course Specification
SQA publishes samples of coursework and question paper responses with commentaries to fully understand examiner expectation for assignment and question papers.
Understanding Standards resources:
Understanding Standards Materials
Past Papers:
To help with revision click on the links below to open the past papers. These can also be found, with marking schemes on the SQA website.
