National 4 Biology

National 4 and 5 - Biology

Through enjoyable learning in Biology, learners develop their interest in and understanding of the world. They engage in a wide range of investigative tasks, which allows them to develop important skills to become creative, inventive and enterprising, in a world where the skills and knowledge developed in biology are needed across all sectors of society and the economy. 

The Course allows learners to understand and investigate the living world in an engaging and enjoyable way. It develops learners’ abilities to think analytically, creatively and independently, and to make reasoned evaluations. The Course provides opportunities for learners to acquire and apply knowledge to evaluate biological issues, assess risk, and make informed decisions. This enables learners to develop an informed and ethical view of topical issues. Learners will be able to develop their communication, collaborative working and leadership skills, and be able to apply critical thinking in new and unfamiliar contexts to solve problems. 

The Course aims to: 

• develop scientific and analytical thinking skills in a biological context
• develop understanding of biological issues
• acquire and apply knowledge and understanding of biological concepts
• develop understanding of relevant applications of biology in society

The Course develops scientific understanding of biological issues and aims to generate enthusiasm for biology by developing learners’ interests through a variety of approaches to learning, with an emphasis on practical activities. The Course will be of value to those wishing to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of biology.

Through this Course, learners can develop relevant skills for learning, for use in everyday life and in employment. Due to the inter-disciplinary nature of the sciences, learners benefit from studying biology along with other science subjects, as this enhances the learner’s skills, knowledge and understanding.

Course Progression

The course will provide opportunities for progression in the senior phase of the school to study the following subjects:

• National 5 – Biology
• Higher - Biology
• Higher - Human Biology
• Advanced Higher - Biology

Career Opportunities

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