Extra-curricular

Edinburgh is a city with extensive resources in life sciences.

• Edinburgh University Electron Microscopy Unit
• The MRC Human Genetics Research Laboratories
• Edinburgh Zoological Gardens
• The Royal Botanical Gardens

Science Society

 

All Sixth Form Biologists are encouraged to attend the Science Society. The Society organises speakers from Universities around the country and offers pupils a forum for discussion. It also runs a regular news board, science book club and visits to local sites of scientific interest.

Regular events include:

• Visits to the Royal College of Surgeons, Royal College of Physicians and the Royal Society of Edinburgh
• Science Society treasure Hunt and BBQ
• Science & Society Quiz Night - based on a local pub quiz
• Book club - discussion of popular science literature
• Talks by distinguished speakers from universities throughout the country.

Animal Club

The Animal Club offers students the opportunity to study Animal Husbandry which can contribute to part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award. The Department has an extensive Animal Room which houses rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, chipmunks, rats, terrapins and, occasionally, a visiting constrictor. In addition, we also have a variety of invertebrates including Madagascan hissing cockroaches, giant Congo millipedes, fruit beetles and stick insects. Pupils learn basic care practices and have the opportunity to visit Edinburgh Zoo and local Vets.

Anatomy Club

Not for the faint-hearted, Anatomy Club gives Sixth Form pupils an opportunity to develop skills in dissection and biological illustration. Not only is this useful to those who are considering a career in Medicine or Veterinary Science but it also allows pupils with an interest in Biology to explore the subject further. Last year some of the students had the opportunity to practice their sewing and competed in a Surgical Skills Competition held by the Royal College of Surgeons.