{"id":95,"date":"2019-11-19T19:56:30","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T19:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/inverclydeacademy\/?page_id=95"},"modified":"2023-08-11T13:54:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T13:54:53","slug":"biology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/inverclydeacademy\/biology\/","title":{"rendered":"Biology (National 5)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Why study Biology?<\/h1>\n

Biology is the study of all living things, from the tiniest organisms to the largest lifeforms. You will learn how nature and the human body work, and how different forms of life eat, make energy and reproduce. You will also find out how Biology is helping to find solutions to world problems.<\/p>\n

There are many career opportunities connected with biology, including medicine, nursing, dentistry, physiotherapy, food science, sport science,\u00a0pharmacology and beauty therapy.<\/p>\n

What will I study?<\/h2>\n

Biology is a hands-on subject that develops your skills of scientific inquiry, and analytical thinking, along with knowledge and understanding, by undertaking practical activities in the classroom\/local environment. You will research issues and communicate information related to their findings, which will develop your skills of scientific literacy.<\/p>\n

The course comprises\u00a0three<\/strong> areas of study.<\/p>\n

Cell biology <\/strong><\/h3>\n

You will learn about:<\/p>\n