Biology National 5

What is special about this course?

Biology, the study of living organisms, plays a crucial role in our everyday life, and is an increasingly important subject in the modern world.  Biology is relevant to everyone, and biologists work to find solutions to many of the world's problems.  Advances in technology have made the study of biology more exciting than ever.
 
This National 5 Biology course will give you the opportunity to understand and investigate the living world in an engaging and enjoyable way.  It will develop your interest and enthusiasm for biology in a range of stimulating relevant and enjoyable contexts, as well as providing you with deeper understanding of the underlying themes of biology.  The scale of topics covered ranges from the molecular through to whole body systems and on to biodiversity and ecosystems. 
 

Entry requirements

• Pass in National 4 Biology, or
• Equivalent qualifications or experience

You will develop an understanding of DNA and how the structure of the genome leads to the basis of evolution and biodiversity. Genomics is studied as one of the major scientific advances in recent times. Metabolic pathways and their control are considered along with the conditions in which organisms survive and their means of coping with these. The interdependence and complex interactions between organisms is explored and sustainable food production, with the fundamental process of photosynthesis at its core, is investigated.

Equipment

All students will need to purchase the textbook National 5 Biology with answers; 2nd edition 2018 Torrance, Stevenson et al  Hodder and Gibson

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

Rest of UK and International students 

Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.

Please contact credit.control@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.

Funding

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.

Funding - Tuition fees (uhi.ac.uk)

Additional costs

You will be required to purchase textbooks (approximately £15 - £20) as part of this course. If you are a full time student and are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered.