National 4 Biology

National 4 Biology Overview

The National 4 Biology course is an internally assessed course. There is no end of year exam, but coursework is internally assessed by the class teacher who gathers evidence for the candidates portfolio which contributes to the final award.

The National 4 Biology course has 3 units - Life on Earth, Cell Biology and Multicellular Organisms. It is a hands on course which promotes active learning in the delivery of learning outcomes.

At Millburn Academy we have tailored our National 4 Biology course to make it as vocational as possible, giving pupils real life context of their learning in a working environment. We link with several partners in the Highland community in order to provide several off-site visits to industries as well as visiting speakers in the classroom. This is to enhance and enrich the learning experience for pupils choosing to study National 4 Biology.