What is Science?

Science is finding out and applying knowledge about the natural and social world based on facts learned through experiments and observation. Being science literate allows us to discuss environmental and social issues about our local community and globally, like food production, clean water, fuels and health. It also allows us to understand how devices like our mobile phones work and what they are made from.

If you are only just completing level 3 or working on Bronze level 4 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics in S3 and want to continue with Science, you should be considering National 3/4 Science.

What skills are developed?

• Practical related(planning, observing, recording, concluding and evaluating)
• Problem solving using Practical
• Explaining and understanding things
• Logical thinking
• Numerical skills
• Communication skills (numerical, written and graphical)
• Scientifically literate on local and global issues

What kind of person does it take?

• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work independently or as part of a group
• Sets targets and work towards them
• Ability to see how smaller tasks lead to solving bigger problems
• Ability to persevere

Horizons – where can this subject take you?

A career in science is interesting and diverse. It can cover a multitude of different disciplines. It can involve working in health, beauty, forestry, with animals, engineering, farming, fishing or as an electrician.

Career options are huge but include:

Veterinary nurse, Farming, Engineering, Food science, Biofuels, Petroleum,  Cosmetics, Environmental, Brewing, Forestry.

Pathways – how can I make progression?

School

N3 and N4 General Science

N4, followed potentially by N5, in Biology, Chemistry and Physics

College

Many diverse courses on offer at Moray College

Link to  Science College courses

Employment

Opportunities in local employers that offer

Apprenticeships—information and opportunities