Human Biology Higher

What is special about this course?

This is a one year, 30 week course, leading to the SQA external examination in May/June.

This course considers those aspects of science which have immediate relevance to the biology of the human species and the influence of humankind on the biological world.

Entry requirements

Entry to this Course is at the discretion of the centre. However, learners would normally be expected to have attained the skills, knowledge and understanding required by the following or equivalent qualifications and/or experience:

National 5 Biology Course or relevant component Units

Human Cells  (6 SCQF credit points)
Physiology and Health (6 SCQF credit points)
Neurobiology and Communication  (3 SCQF credit points)
Immunology and Public Health  (3 SCQF credit points)

Fees

Full time

If you are studying a full time Further Education course (NCs, NQs etc.) the College claims your fees from the Scottish Funding Council for students who are under 18 on the first day of the course. Students over the age of 18 on the first day of the course have to apply to Orkney Islands Council (OIC) for a tuition fees bursary.

Information on the tuition fees bursary is available on the OIC website.

Part time

Normally you are responsible for your course fees but if you are in receipt of certain benefits you may be eligible for a Part Time Course Fee Waiver. Not all part-time courses at Orkney College UHI are covered by the Fee Waiver Scheme and only certain benefits are acceptable as a basis for a Fee Waiver. Please contact the college to enquire.

If you are eligible, you may be entitled to an ILA of up to £200 a year towards a course.