Why study Biology?

Biology is the study of living things at all levels from individual cells to whole organisms and how they all fit into Earth’s ecosystems.  Biology plays a crucial role in our everyday existence and is an increasingly important subject in the modern world. Biology affects everyone and aims to find solutions to many of the world’s problems. Advances in technologies have made this varied subject more exciting and relevant than ever.  Studying relevant areas of biology such as health, environment and sustainability produces responsible citizens.

By studying Biology you will:

• Develop high level communication skills.
• Engage in a wide range of investigative tasks and develop critical thinking skills to become creative, inventive and enterprising.
• Evaluate environmental and scientific issues, consider risk, and make informed choices.

National 4 Study Resources

www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/z3ykjxs

National 5 Study Resources

www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zync87h

Higher Biology Study Resources

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SQA Past Papers 
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Higher Human Biology Study Resources

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SQA Past Papers 
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Advanced Higher Study Resources

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SQA Past Papers
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Careers in Biology

A knowledge of Biology is a gateway to careers in sports and exercise, food and nutrition, medicine, dentistry, working with animal, sustainability and many others.