Past papers and marking instructions
Past Papers for Biology
Page 1 | 2| Select to download | Year | Qualification | Download | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | National 5 | All Question Papers | PDF (1.2MB) | |
| 2017 | Advanced Higher | All Question Papers | PDF (1.5MB) | |
| 2017 | Higher | All Question Papers | PDF (1.0MB) | |
| 2016 | National 5 | All Question Papers | PDF (5.4MB) | |
| 2016 | Advanced Higher | All Question Papers | PDF (1.9MB) | |
| 2016 | Higher | All Question Papers | PDF (2.3MB) | |
| 2015 | Discontinued Advanced Higher | Question Paper | PDF (2.0MB) | |
| 2015 | Discontinued Higher | Question Paper | PDF (2.9MB) | |
| 2015 | Intermediate 1 | Question Paper | PDF (2.6MB) | |
| 2015 | Intermediate 2 | Question Paper | PDF (2.7MB) | |
| 2015 | National 5 | All Question Papers | PDF (2.4MB) | |
| 2015 | Higher | All Question Papers | PDF (1.5MB) | |
| 2014 | Discontinued Advanced Higher | Question Paper | PDF (3.7MB) | |
| 2014 | Discontinued Higher | Question Paper | PDF (2.3MB) | |
| 2014 | Intermediate 1 | Question Paper | PDF (2.8MB) | |
| 2014 | Intermediate 2 | All Question Papers | PDF (2.9MB) | |
| 2014 | National 5 | All Question Papers | PDF (2.1MB) | |
| 2013 | Discontinued Advanced Higher | All Question Papers | PDF (2.5MB) | |
| 2013 | Discontinued Higher | All Question Papers | PDF (2.1MB) | |
| 2013 | Intermediate 1 | All Question Papers | PDF (1.9MB) |
Marking Instructions for Biology
Page 1 | 2| Select to download | Year | Qualification | Download | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Discontinued Advanced Higher | All QP Marking Instructions | PDF (777KB) | |
| 2013 | Discontinued Higher | All QP Marking Instructions | PDF (232KB) | |
| 2013 | Intermediate 1 | All QP Marking Instructions | PDF (305KB) | |
| 2013 | Intermediate 2 | All QP Marking Instructions | PDF (221KB) | |
| 2013 | Standard Grade Credit | All QP Marking Instructions | PDF (241KB) | |
| 2013 | Standard Grade General | All QP Marking Instructions | PDF (258KB) |
Specimen and exemplar questions papers
Specimen question papers are available for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications. Exemplar question papers are available for Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications. Find them under 'Assessment support' of your subject pages.
Digital question papers
Question Papers in Digital Format for candidates with disabilities and/or additional support needs.
Braille question papers
Conditions of use
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