Higher Human Biology
Course Specification (11/08/2022)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- Higher Human Biology Course Specification 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 Human Biology Specimen Question Paper 1 September 2018
- Higher Human Biology Specimen Question Paper 2 September 2018
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 (40 KB)
- Coursework assessment task for Human 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 (19/01/2024)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentations
- Biology Units: assessment and external verification (SCQF level 3 - SCQF level 7)(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
Additional Resources session 2020-22
Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
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 Human Biology course report October 2024
- 2023 Higher Human Biology course report September 2023
- 2022 Higher Human Biology course report September 2022
Verification Reports
Qualification verification summary reports distil messages from verification activity from a given session.