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Why study Biology at Garnock?
Biology is...
Interested in studying animals and plants or how your body works? Then Biology is the subject for you!
In S3 we study the following topics:
Cells and Reproduction – you will learn about the amazing building blocks of all Life on Earth ‘Cells’ and how to study them using a microscope. You will also learn about the molecule of life – DNA and animal and plant reproduction. This unit also studies controversial procedures such as genetic engineering.
Multicellular Organisms – is all about learning how cells produce new cells, how stem cells become specialised and make up the body systems such as: endocrine system, nervous system, breathing system and digestive system. You will also learn about controversial procedures such as the use of stem cells.
Life on Earth – become an ‘ecologist’ and study a range of different ecosystems and the plants and animals that live there by learning outdoors carrying out field work.
You will also learn many scientific skills essential for further study in all three sciences
SUBJECT SKILLS: Biology
Resilience
Teamwork Organisation
Communication Creativity
Problem-solving Adaptability
Leadership Integrity
What does Biology look like?
What does Biology look like?
What do past students think?
What do past students think?
What comes next? Progression
What comes next? Progression
You can progress on to NPA in Health & Science, National 4/5, Higher Human or even Advanced Higher Biology qualifications.
Biology is an essential subject for anyone interested in Veterinary Sciences, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences and Nursing, but can be useful for the following jobs:
• Animal care worker
• Game Keeper
• Farming
• Forestry worker
• Horse riding coach
• SSPCA inspector
Studying Biology in S3 & 4 can allow you access to apprenticeships, NQ courses, college courses, and if you continue to Higher you could continue on to university.
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