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NPA Scientific Technologies SCQF Level 6
Description:
Learners will continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of science to prepare them for progression to further studies in science related disciplines and/or to enhance job prospects through the practical content of the course.
Pupils complete 4 units of work.
· Laboratory Safety
· Mathematics for Science 2
· Fundamental chemistry: An introduction
· Experimental procedures: Science
Entry Requirement
Any National 5 or NPA Level 5 science and approval from Science Teacher
Assessment
Assessment at the end of 3 units with 60% required to pass. A written report of two experiments required to pass Experimental Procedures: Science.
Final Exam
There is no exam for this course.
Higher Biology
Description:
To develop their understanding of the role of Biology in scientific issues and relevant applications of Biology. Pupils will participate in variety of activities extending their knowledge and understanding for more advanced learning in Biology.
Pupils complete 3 units of work and an assignment.
DNA and the genome
Metabolism and survival
Sustainability and Interdependence
Entry Requirement
National 5 Biology at grade C or above.
Assessment
Level 6 Assessment at the end of each unit with 50% required to pass. An assignment that includes an experiment/ field work/ experimental data and research from each candidate conducted under controlled conditions.
Final Exam
Total marks – 120
Paper 1
Candidates have 40 minutes to complete question paper 1
Contains 25 multiple choice questions.
Paper 2
Candidates have 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete question paper 2.
Contains 95 marks for restricted response and extended- response questions.
Higher Chemistry
Description:
To develop their understanding of the role of Chemistry in scientific issues and relevant applications of Chemistry. Pupils will participate in variety of activities extending their knowledge and understanding for more advanced learning in Chemistry.
Pupils complete 4 units of work and an assignment.
Chemical changes and structure.
Nature’s Chemistry
Chemistry in Society
Researching Chemistry
Entry Requirement
National 5 Chemistry at grade C or above.
Assessment
Level 6 Assessment at the end of each unit with 50% required to pass. An assignment that includes an experiment, experimental data and research from each candidate conducted under controlled conditions.
Final Exam
Total marks – 120
Paper 1
Candidates have 40 minutes to complete question paper 1
Contains 25 multiple choice questions.
Paper 2
Candidates have 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete question paper 2.
Contains 95 marks for restricted response and extended- response questions.
Higher Physics
Description:
To develop their understanding of the role of physics in scientific issues and the practical application of physics, pupils will participate in variety of activities extending their knowledge and understanding of physics.
Pupils complete 3 units of work and an assignment
Our Dynamic Universe
Electricity
Particles and Waves
Entry Requirement
National 5 physics at grade C or above.
Assessment
Level 6 Assessment at the end of each unit with 50% required to pass. A written report of an experiment. An assignment that includes experimental data and research.
Final Exam
Final exam paper 1 - 45 minutes 25 multiple choice questions. Paper 2 - 2 hours 15 minutes 130 marks in extended answer questions.
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