Part of the Science Faculty comprising Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
The course covers major areas of biology ranging from cellular to whole organism and includes the study of ecosystems. The focus on cellular level processes leads to an understanding of the importance and roles of the cell. By comparing the processes in multicellular plants and animals, candidates investigate increasing levels of complexity. The key areas of biodiversity and interdependence are covered, along with the processes leading to evolution as well as food security and ethical issues.
National 5 Biology, SQA, 2019
Broad General Education
Biology is taught as part of the Senior Phase of school education, but some topics are introduced in the Science element of Curriculum for Excellence.
Qualifications
Nat 4 Biology (In a nutshell)
Nat 5 Biology  (In a nutshell)
Higher Human Biology (In a nutshell)
SQA – past papers
Additional information
Resources, Â links and investigations
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