Advanced Higher Biology
Course Specification (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.
- Advanced Higher 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).
- Advanced Higher Biology Specimen Question Paper
September 2019
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.
May 2019
Understanding Standards (15/10/2024)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on SQA's secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Audio presentation
- Advanced Higher Biology - Project Audio Presentation (22.30 MB)
- Advanced Higher Biology - Question Paper Audio Presentation (12.88 MB)
- Biology Units: assessment and external verification (SCQF level 3 - SCQF level 7)(29.08 MB)(22.52 MB)Updated September 2023
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects
Please note: Understanding Standards material are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date
Course reports (29/10/2024)
Course Reports
- 2024 Advanced Higher Biology course report October 2024
- 2023 Advanced Higher Biology course report September 2023
- 2022 Advanced Higher Biology course report September 2022
Verification Reports
In 2019, a single qualification verification summary report replaced the verification key messages.
Course support (14/03/2024)
Advanced Higher Biology project support
To support with project planning, we have produced a limited list of suggestions for project topics with accompanying questions and an example project plan with commentary.
Advanced Higher Biology project: supporting candidates with planning (160 KB)
Advanced Higher Biology: example project plan with commentary (155 KB)
Organisms and Evolution: selection materials
We worked with Glasgow University on sessions to support the delivery of Advanced Higher Biology.
Find the Advanced Higher Biology materials used at the events