Subjects & Qualifications
Access 3 Biology
The Access 3 qualification in Biology covers the study of Health and Technology; Biotechnological Industries and Growing Plants. It looks at what makes up these topics and how to approach them.
The course develops learners' understanding, problem solving and practical abilities. Learners will gain skills related to the use of technology in measuring, recording and monitoring. They will develop the ability to select relevant information and present it appropriately.
The Access 3 Biology Course is at SCQF level 3.
For more information on SCQF levels and how Access 3 fits in to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework, visit our SCQF section.
Qualification content and delivery tools
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Arrangements Documents
Internal Assessment Reports
Monitoring Standards Reports
National Assessment Bank Materials
Guide to Assessment in the Sciences
This binder draws together appropriate information on assessment from the Arrangements documents, National Assessment Bank materials and update letters for National Qualifications in the Sciences. It is intended to provide an easy access point for information on assessment and it is envisaged that it will be particularly useful to faculty heads, newly qualified teachers (NQTs) and teachers presenting more than one Science. It is an additional resource to be used in conjunction with SQA Arrangements documents and National Assessment Bank materials (NABs).
Related downloads 
- Download the Guide to Assessment in the Sciences (1 MB)
- Download Appendix 2 - Standard Grade Investigation Booklet (6 MB)
Note: This is an A5 booklet set up to be printed on A4 paper.
If printing this document double sided, ensure that the option for duplex on the short edge is selected. - Download the Guide to Assessment in the Sciences - amendments (May 2008)
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