Environmental Science Higher

What is special about this course?

The course provides a range of opportunities for candidates to investigate key areas of the living environment such as biodiversity and interdependence. Through the Earth’s systems, candidates will investigate resource issues in the geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere. Sustainability and sustainable development are explored through food, water and energy security; as well as investigating issues relating to waste generation and its management.

Entry requirements

A pass at National 5 Environmental Science or equivalent is preferable though other qualifications and experience will be considered

Living environment

  • investigating ecosystems and biodiversity
  • interdependence
  • human influences on biodiversity

Earth’s resources

  • the geosphere
  • the hydrosphere
  • the biosphere
  • the atmosphere

Sustainability

  • global challenges
  • food
  • water
  • energy
  • waste management
  • anthropogenic climate change

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time

Face to face

Laboratory study

Fieldwork


How long will my course last?


1 Years

Where can I study my course?

    • Perth College UHI

Start date

September

Fees

Most full-time students will have their fees paid.

Students on part-time courses may also be eligible to have their course fees waived.

What can I do on completion of my course?

With a suitable range of Highers that includes Higher Environmental Science a candidate can progress onto:

  • HNC Applied Science
  • BSc Environmental Science
  • BSc Applied Science

Is there more information available online?

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Apply for Environmental Science Higher

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at Perth College UHI. Perth College 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.

This course is now full.  We will not be accepting any more applications for 2017-18