Science Baccalaureate (Schools)
Please note that only secondary school pupils staying on at school and who will be starting S5/S6 in August 2026 are eligible to apply for this course.
The Scottish Baccalaureate in Science has been designed to provide a challenging and rewarding experience for candidates in fifth and sixth year of secondary school.
It is based on a coherent group of subjects at Higher and Advanced Higher level with the addition of the Interdisciplinary Project, which offers added breadth and value and helps to equip the candidate with the generic skills, attitudes and confidence necessary to make the transition into Higher Education and/or employment.
Content
- Components do not have to be completed in the same academic year, for example a Higher course completed in S5 can contribute.
- The Interdisciplinary Project Unit will be graded A, B or C.
- The Highers and Advanced Highers will be done at school, the Interdisciplinary Project at college.
Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Scientific Technologist
- Microbiologist
- Biomedical Scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Protein Scientist
- Molecular Biologist
- Chemical Engineer
- Process Engineer Analytical
- Industrial Laboratory Technician
Progression
Entry requirements
- Entry for the Scottish Baccalaureate in Science requires three, different eligible Courses, two of which must be at Advanced Higher level and one at Higher level. One of these Courses must be Mathematics (Higher or Advanced Higher level) or Applications of Mathematics at Higher level.
The mandatory components of the Science Baccalaureate are:
- Interdisciplinary Project Unit - Advanced Higher - SCQF Level 7
- 2 eligible Courses - Advanced Higher - SCQF Level 7
- 1 eligible Course - Higher - SCQF Level 6
One of the above Courses must be Mathematics* (or Mathematics of Mechanics* or Statistics*) and this may be at Higher or Advanced Higher level.
More Info
- This course is not currently available to apply for through our website, however, you can still apply by contacting school.partnership@forthvalley.ac.uk