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Scottish Advanced Higher Syllabus
The most advanced school-level Scottish qualification, taken in S6, beyond the standard Higher. The full Scottish Advanced Higher syllabus: 8 subjects, 31 chapters, 106 topics and 207 sub-topics, with 409 flashcards written against it.
Scottish Advanced Higher subjects
Scottish Advanced Higher has 8 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Mathematics
- Methods of Proof and Number Theory · 3 topics
- Algebra, Sequences and Series · 4 topics
- Differential and Integral Calculus · 4 topics
- Complex Numbers and Differential Equations · 3 topics
- Vectors, Functions and Applications · 3 topics
Physics
- Rotational Motion and Astrophysics · 4 topics
- Quanta and Waves · 4 topics
- Electromagnetism · 4 topics
- Units, Prefixes and Uncertainties · 3 topics
- Investigation and Practical Skills · 3 topics
Chemistry
- Inorganic and Physical Chemistry · 4 topics
- Organic Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis · 4 topics
- Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry · 3 topics
- Researching Chemistry and Practical Techniques · 3 topics
Biology
- Cells and Proteins · 4 topics
- Organisms and Evolution · 4 topics
- Investigative Biology · 3 topics
- Project and Practical Investigation · 3 topics
English
- Literary Study · 4 topics
- Textual Analysis · 3 topics
- Creative Writing Portfolio · 4 topics
- Dissertation · 3 topics
History
- Historical Themes and Fields of Study · 5 topics
- Historical Skills and Methodology · 3 topics
- Dissertation · 3 topics
Modern Studies
- Political Issues and Decision Making · 3 topics
- Social Issues and Inequality · 3 topics
- Research Methods and Dissertation · 3 topics
Geography
- Physical Geography · 3 topics
- Human Geography · 3 topics
- Geographical Research and Skills · 3 topics
Scottish Advanced Higher flashcards
409 question-and-answer cards across 8 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
Scottish Advanced Higher syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the Scottish Advanced Higher syllabus?
Scottish Advanced Higher covers 8 subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, History, Modern Studies and Geography.
How many chapters and topics are in the Scottish Advanced Higher syllabus?
31 chapters and 106 topics, broken down further into 207 sub-topics, across 8 subjects. Physics is the largest subject, with 18 topics in 5 chapters.
Are there Scottish Advanced Higher flashcards?
Yes — 409 question-and-answer flashcards in 8 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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