Chemistry Higher
What is special about this course?
This course can make an important contribution to the knowledge and understanding of the physical and natural world. You will benefit from studies of the social aspects of the discipline, which include energy sources and pollution, as well as from the development of a wide range of transferable skills such as laboratory techniques, numerical problem solving and scientific writing.
Entry requirements
- Chemistry at Standard Grade 2 pass, or
- Chemistry Intermediate 2 pass, or
- Chemistry National 5 pass
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
- Part Time
Face-to-face
How long will my course last?
1 YearWhere can I study my course?
- Inverness Campus
Start date
August
Fees
Fee information for part time Further Education courses
A Fee Waiver could be available to help with the payment of course fees depending on your personal circumstances, please check our Fee Waiver Policy to see if you are eligible.
Scottish students
|
Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level |
2022-23 |
2023-24 |
|
Part-time (per single Higher) |
£360 |
£360 |
Rest of UK and International students
|
Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level |
2023-24 |
|
Part-time (per single Higher) |
£1,455 |
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Please contact credit.control@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
Funding
Bursary or EMA (Educational Maintenance Allowance) if studying full time along with other subjects.
Additional costs
If you wish to study part time there is a cost of approximately £360 per subject. Some applicants may be eligible for a fee waiver. Some applicants may be eligible for a fee waiver.
Funding - Tuition fees (uhi.ac.uk)
Scottish students
| Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level | 2021-23 | 2022-23 |
| Part-time (per single Higher) | £360 | £360 |
Rest of UK and International students
| Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level | 2022-23 |
| Part-time (per single Higher) | £1,455 |
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Please contact credit.control@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
What can I do on completion of my course?
- Entry to many undergraduate courses (not necessarily related to chemistry) at universities and institutes of further and higher education.
- At UHI Inverness there is scope for progression to HNC Applied Science, BSc Applied Science or BSc Environmental Science.
- The varied skills, knowledge and discipline that the course can provide will give students a firm foundation for careers in such areas as medicine, chemical manufacturing, chemical engineering and chemical research.
- The challenging theoretical and practical aspects of the course will also prove an excellent introduction to undergraduate courses in food sciences, health and technology.
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Apply for Chemistry Higher
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