Engineering
Applied Science HNC
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 7
Study mode Full time
Duration 41 weeks
Start date
Aug 2023
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Course overview
This course is ideal if you’re looking to develop a career requiring practical knowledge of the Sciences. You’ll study each of the main branches of Science: Chemistry and Biology as well as undertake specialist units to increase your lab skills.
The course is designed to be both sufficiently varied and in-depth to allow you to progress onto university studies, as well as prepare you for employment that relies on a knowledge of applied sciences. To progress to university you may also need to gain an additional Science Higher and have gained National 5 Mathematics.
You are advised to research your university choices early to ensure you apply for the correct complement of courses.
What you will learn
- Maths and Statistics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Lab Skills
How the course is assessed
- Ongoing assessment per unit (theory)
- Ongoing assessment per unit (practical)
- A grading system based on graded unit
- All units within the course must be achieved in order to gain the full award
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week
Entry requirements
- To study Biology/Chemistry subjects you must have achieved a pass in Higher Chemistry and Higher Biology or Human Biology with a minimum of a C grade
- Applied Science NC Level 6 is acceptable for entry
- C grade passes at National 5 Maths and English
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- Internal and external candidates may be required to sit a diagnostic test
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 6.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- Progress onto Year 1/2 at university on a range of science-related courses.
- Progress to Heriot-Watt University to do all BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences Degrees
Career options
- Employment as a lab technician may be possible.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 28/08/23 | 41 Weeks |
