Higher Biology
Course Specification (16/08/2022)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
August 2022
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Higher Biology Specimen Question Paper 1
September 2018 - Higher Biology Specimen Question Paper 2
October 2022
2021
There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21.
Coursework
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
- List of possible assignment investigations (81 KB)
- Coursework assessment task for Higher Biology
June 2020
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards (15/10/2024)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio presentation
- Biology Units: assessment and external verification (SCQF level 3 - SCQF level 7) (29.08 MB)(22.52 MB)Updated September 2023
- Biology and Human Biology Assignment 2023 (27 minutes)(22.20 MB)
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports (29/10/2024)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- 2024 Higher Biology course report October 2024
- 2023 Higher Biology course report September 2023
- 2022 Higher Biology course report September 2022