Advanced higher biology projects
Students can come to conduct a behavioural research study on some of our endangered species at Edinburgh Zoo or Highland Wildlife Park (please note this does not involve any ‘hands-on’ experience).
When on site, students are encouraged to carry out observational research projects, and their projects can be completed with the support and advice of our education officers as well as the students' own teacher. In the interest of animal welfare and other ethical considerations, project proposals involving experimental manipulations of the animals environment cannot be accepted.
We ask that all students applications are accompanied by a recommendation from a teacher (or other responsible adult who knows the student well). Teachers looking to submit their recommendations should complete a teacher recommendation form. This should happen ahead of the application deadline on Sunday 8 September 2024.
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When?
Following the application deadline, all applicants wishing to complete their Advanced Higher project at either of our parks will hear back from us within two weeks. Successful applicants will be invited to complete an induction in late September before being able to start their projects on-site.
Cost
The cost is £25 which gives the student a research pass, enabling them to come into Edinburgh Zoo/Highland Wildlife Park as many times as their project requires until May of the academic year in which they start.
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Does it have to be Advanced Higher Biology?
Many Advanced Higher programmes require you to complete a practical investigation as part of the course assessment, and so this opportunity need not be limited to students studying the advanced higher biology course. Projects relating to other subjects will also be considered.
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