Human Biology Higher
Study mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: Higher
Start in: September
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at the local campus or learning centre., You access classes and/or materials digitally.
Duration: Part-Time: 1 year
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
This course allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the human body and the biological processes that keep it functioning. Exploring topics including genetics, reproduction, neurobiology and immunology, you'll study how the body's systems work together. You'll also develop your scientific knowledge and understanding of human health, disease and wellbeing.
By interpreting scientific information and applying your knowledge to real world health and scientific issues, you'll build valuable skills in investigation, problem solving and critical thinking.
Special features
- Study a range of human biology topics, including cellular processes, genetics, reproductive and cardiovascular systems, disease, immunology and neurobiology
- Progress to HNCs, degrees and other qualifications in science, nursing and healthcare
- Complete an end of year exam and an open book assignment, allowing you to demonstrate both your knowledge and research skills
- One National 5
Applications are encouraged from prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above.
Please include in the personal statement of your application if you would like to study the day time class or the online delivery option.
Course content includes:
- Human Cells
- Physiology and Health
- Neurobiology and Immunology
You will also complete an end of year exam and written open book assignment.
How will I study my course?
- Part Time
Online delivery: You will study online through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with support from your lecturer; however, you will be required to attend a prelim and a practical assignment. The SQA exam can be sat on campus or at another agreed centre closer to your home.
Daytime delivery: This course is delivered face-to-face on campus supplemented with our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
How long will my course last?
1 YearFace to face: Wednesday mornings
Online: Wednesdays 6-7pm or 7-8pm TBC
- UHI Moray
Start date
September
Fees
If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.
If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
Funding
Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
Additional costs
If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.
Equipment
You will be required to purchase a Higher Human Biology textbook: Second edition (approx. £26) and a scientific calculator (approx. £10). If you are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Higher Human Biology can lead to careers in many fields including science, nursing or healthcare.
On successful completion of this Higher you can progress to study an HNC Bioscience or it can be combined with other Highers to apply for a science degree course at UHI.
Apply for Human Biology Higher
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.