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)

How will I study my course?

  • Evening

How long will my course last?

1 Academic Year

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Orkney, Kirkwall

Start date

August

This course is run as an Evening Class at Orkney College (currently on a Wednesday) from 6.00pm to 8.45pm. 

Fees

For finance/funding information – please refer to UHI Orkney Finance.

For course fees – please email ocrevenue@uhi.ac.uk

What can I do on completion of my course?

Students can progress to study higher National programmes in Sciences, undergraduate courses at universities and institutes of further and higher education.

Subsequent careers include those in science-based industry, lab analysis, applied science industry and conservation management.

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