Environmental Science National 5
Study mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: National 5
Start in: August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre., You access classes and/or materials digitally.
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
This National 5 Environmental Science develops a scientific understanding of environmental issues.
Throughout this course you will:
- Investigate key areas of the living environment such as biodiversity and interdependence
- Investigate access to and use of resources associated with the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere and biosphere Investigate issues relating to waste generation and its management
- Explore sustainability and sustainable development through food, water and energy security
You will also be prepared for further education, training or employment, in areas associated with life sciences.
Special Features:
- Recognised as a supporting qualification for many institutions offering Teacher Training, Health and Social Care courses
- You can study part time alongside your employment or another full time course.
- This course covers all the content of the National 5 course, in preparation for the exam which takes place in May.
- Develops an understanding of environmental issues and possible solutions to preventing or reversing environmental degradation, and of sustainable practices.
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements
Course content includes:
Living environment
- investigating ecosystems and biodiversity;
- interdependence;
- human influences on biodiversity.
Earth's resources
- an overview of Earth systems and their interactions;
- the geosphere;
- the hydrosphere;
- the biosphere;
- the atmosphere.
Sustainability
- an introduction to sustainability;
- food;
- water;
- energy;
- waste management
How will I study my course?
- Part Time
- Online
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.
How long will my course last?
1 YearPart Time: Online evening
Face to face: Wednesdays
Course cost: £352
- UHI Moray
Start date
August
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
£352
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.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Successful completion of this course provides an exit pathway to employment in a laboratory.
Alternatively, you can progress onto the following programmes:
- Any Science subject at Higher Level
- Environmental science and sustainability (SCQF Level 6)
Apply for Environmental Science National 5
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.