Topics covered in Senior Phase:

National 5 Biology

• Cell Biology
• Multicellular Organisms
• Life on Earth

Higher Biology

• DNA and the Genome
• Metabolism for Survival
• Sustainability and Interdependence

Higher Human Biology

• Human Cells
• Physiology and Health
• Neurobiology and Immunobiology

National 5 and Higher Chemistry

• Chemical Changes and Structure
• Nature’s Chemistry
• Chemistry and Society

National 5 Physics

• Waves and Radiation
• Dynamics and Space
• Electricity and Energy

Higher Physics

• Particles and Waves
• Electricity
• Our Dynamic Universe

All Advanced higher subjects have a practical project to complete too.

Pathways in Science at Dalkeith HS:

Successful completion of Science courses will support students with their application into science based courses in both College and University.

Career Opportunities:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/science-and-pharmaceuticals/graduate-jobs-in-science-and-pharmaceuticals

https://www.graduate-jobs.com/jobs/science-technology

SQA documents

https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45910.html

https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45861.html

https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45912.html

Fastest growing jobs in science

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/career-clusters/stem/10-fastest-growing-jobs

University of Edinburgh entry requirements explained

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements/scottish-qualifications/highers