Applied Science Level 6 SCQF Level 6
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time.
Course type: SCQF Level 6
Start in: August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre.
Duration: Full time: 1 year
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
The course covers core areas of science, including biology, chemistry, environmental science, and physics, with a strong emphasis on sustainability woven throughout the units.
Practical laboratory work is a key component of the program, providing you with hands-on experience and developing your technical skills. You will follow good laboratory practices and standard operating procedures, ensuring a thorough understanding of safety and precision in scientific experimentation.
This programme is designed to recognise and develop your achievements in science literacy. It demonstrates your ability to critically engage with scientific concepts, processes, and knowledge, enabling you to make informed decisions and act responsibly.
Entry requirements
A general education in STEM subjects. Two SCQF level 5 qualifications in Maths and Science.
Skills gained through relevant life/work experience will also be considered.
During this course you will study:
- Lab practice
- Literacy in Science and Mathematics
- Core scientific fields
- Sustainable development
Units may include:
- Lab practice: Experimental procedures with lab reports & researching topics.
- Maths: Maths for science 2 and 3 and Statistics for Science
- Biology: Sustainability & Interdependence DNA and the Genome Metabolism and Survival
- Environmental science: Sustainability & Earth's Resources
- Physics: Introductory Physics; Researching Physics; Physics 1; Our Dynamic Universe
- Chemistry: Nature's Chemistry; Chemical Changes and Structure; Chemistry in Society; Researching Chemistry
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
You will learn through in-person lectures and laboratory practice.
Online study via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE) will support your studies, alongside the support and guidance of your tutors.
Opportunity will be given for formative assessment feedback to support summative assessment performance.
How long will my course last?
1 Year- Beechwood Campus
Start date
August
Fees
If you have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, are ordinary resident in Scotland before the course start date it is likely that you will not have to pay fees for your full time course. Please check our Fee Waiver Policy.
Full time students will automatically receive the fee waiver if they are eligible. We will use the information provided on your course application form to determine whether you are eligible.
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Full-time |
£1,790 |
£1,844 |
For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
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Full-time |
£6,149 |
For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
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Full time |
£6,149 |
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Completion of this course can lead to progression to HNC courses.
Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in:
- laboratory assistant
- trainee science technician
Apply for Applied Science Level 6 SCQF Level 6
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