Sciences

Subjects taught in Science:

  • BGE Science
  • National 3 Science
  • National 5 Lab Science
  • National 3-5 Biology
  • Higher Biology
  • Advanced Higher Biology
  • Higher Human Biology
  • National 3-5 Chemistry
  • Higher Chemistry
  • Advanced Higher Chemistry
  • National 3-5 Physics
  • Higher Physics
  • Advanced Higher Physics

Why Study Science Subjects:

The Science department is enthusiastic to welcome you and we can offer something for everyone.

Science is one of the oldest and most important academic disciplines, which can lead to many great degree options for students.

Firstly, science helps our understanding of the world around us.  Everything we know about the universe is the result of scientific research and experiment.  Human progress throughout history has largely rested on advances in science.  From our knowledge of gravity to cutting-edge medicines, students of science have shaped our modern world.

Science graduates are in high demand; they are attractive to employers and societies from many different backgrounds.  If you want to shape the world around you, help make scientific advances that benefit humankind, and prepare for a successful career, a Science degree will be highly valuable.

The Science Faculty aims:

  • To develop understanding, enjoyment and curiosity within Science.
  • To ensure that all pupils reach their maximum potential in Science.
  • To ensure pupils are prepared for employment or further study both within or out with Science.
  • To develop pupil understanding of the world in which they live and the relevance of Science.
  • To develop skills in pupils for use in learning, life and in the world of work.
  • To provide a range of courses that are interesting and engaging for all young people.

Study Club Details:

Study clubs run every day, at lunch and/or after school and cover a variety of levels/courses.

Details are shared each year with the pupils and displayed throughout the department.

Excursion Opportunities:

Various different Science trips are offered throughout the year, from BAE Systems to the Sea Bird Centre, we try to create opportunities for pupils to experience science outside of the classroom.

Skills:

As a young scientist, pupils learn how to create experimental aims and hypotheses, analyse and evaluate experimental results and present their findings in tables and graphs.  Pupils build on their problem solving skills in order to tackle the challenging concepts that come as they progress through the subject.