These qualifications cover relevant and contemporary areas of biology, while allowing learners to develop an understanding of the underlying themes.

S1 and S2 Science

S1 and S2 pupils follow a general Science course, which contains topics on Biology, Chemistry and Physics.   Biology features in the S1 course as a unit about the human body and in the S2 course where evolution and plants at work are covered.    

S3 Biology

Information about the S3 Biology Course can be found in our  Whitburn Academy Learner Pathways Booklet 2024-25 (PDF) [2MB] (opens new window)  in the Science Section.

National 4 Biology

Information about the National 4 Biology Course can be found in our  Whitburn Academy Learner Pathways Booklet 2024-25 (PDF) [2MB] (opens new window)  in the Science Section.

National 5 Biology

Information about the National 5 Biology Course can be found in our  Whitburn Academy Learner Pathways Booklet 2024-25 (PDF) [2MB] (opens new window)   in the Science Section.

Higher Biology

Information about the Higher Biology Course can be found in our  Whitburn Academy Learner Pathways Booklet 2024-25 (PDF) [2MB] (opens new window)   in the Science Section.

Higher Human Biology

Information about the Higher Human Biology Course can be found in our  Whitburn Academy Learner Pathways Booklet 2024-25 (PDF) [2MB] (opens new window)   in the Science Section.

Advanced Higher Biology

Information about the Advanced Higher Biology Course can be found in our  Whitburn Academy Learner Pathways Booklet 2024-25 (PDF) [2MB] (opens new window)   in the Science Section.