The Higher Biology Podcast

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The Higher Biology Podcast aims to provide insight into the SQA Higher Biology Course with interviews with scientists, authors, filmmakers, broadcasters, journalists, politicians as well as input from classroom teachers. 

This podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.uk

Many thanks also to Education Scotland for their support.

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Revision Shorts: Genomic Sequencing Summary

Mar 05 2024 6 mins  
Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Genomic Sequencing Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques.This episode is based on the Genomic Sequencing key area of the SQA Higher Biology Co

Revision Shorts: Evolution Summary

Mar 04 2024 12 mins  
Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Evolution Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques.This episode is based on the Evolution key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course.Don't fo

Revision Shorts: Mutations Summary

Mar 03 2024 7 mins  
Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Mutations Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques.This episode is based on the Mutations key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course.You can ask q

Revision Shorts: Structure of the Genome Summary

Mar 02 2024 4 mins  
Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Structure of the Genome Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques.This episode is based on the Structure of the Genome key area of the SQA Higher

Revision Shorts: Cellular Differentiation Summary

Mar 01 2024 7 mins  
Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Cellular Differentiation Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques.This episode is based on the Cellular Differentiation key area of the SQA Highe

Revision Shorts: Gene Expression Summary

Feb 26 2024 8 mins  
Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Gene Expression Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques.This episode is based on the Gene Expression key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course.Y

Revision Shorts: Replication of DNA Summary

Feb 24 2024 7 mins  
Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Replication of DNA Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques.This episode is based on the Replication of DNA key area of the SQA Higher Biology Co

Revision Shorts: Structure of DNA Summary

Feb 24 2024 6 mins  
Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Structure of DNA Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques. This episode is based on the Structure of DNA key area of the SQA Higher Biology Cours

Diabetes with Prof Brian Frier and Prof Mark Strachan

Feb 17 2024 75 mins  
Mr Downie is joined by Prof Brian Frier and Prof Mark StrachanThis episode is based on the Blood Glucose Levels and Obesity key area of the SQA Higher Human Biology CourseYou can ask questions or get in touch via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA

Prof Julie Fitzpatrick - Scotland's Chief Scientific Adviser

Aug 27 2023 45 mins  
Mr Downie is joined by Prof Julie Fitzpatrick OBE who is Scotland's Chief Scientific Adviser and CEO of the Moredun Research Institute Foundation.This episode explores her significant contributions to the world of science and how she has dedicated herself to fostering innovation and collaboration. Her work extends far beyond the laboratory, as she tirelessly champions the impo