Question: what made you interested in biology

Sandra Robertson answered on 16 Jun 2025:

I really enjoyed science at high school, but when choosing my subjects for the equivalent of my GCSE exams, I could only choose a maximum of 2, so I selected chemistry and physics. I studied in the Scottish system, so chose chemistry and physics for Standard grades and Higher grade. I only picked up studying biology in 6th year, when I had more space and flexibility on my timetable to allow me to add the subject. I jumped straight into studying it at Higher level without first having completed the Standard Grade course work. I found biology quite fact based, which made it reasonably easy to pick up, but a school friend also shared her notes which was a big help. I thought having a qualification in all 3 sciences would be helpful when I didn’t know what direction I wanted to go in after school.