2Oct
UndergraduateCourse summary
Are you interested in pursuing an interesting and varied career in industries as diverse as biotechnology, the food and drink sector, microbiology, environmental analysis and protection, and scientific research? Join this multi-disciplined degree and focus on recent advances in a variety of scientific fields as you learn laboratory techniques and gain practical experience in subjects such as biology, biochemistry, lab practice, instrumentation, microbiology, molecular biology, and genomics. Develop a well-rounded understanding of modern science and enjoy placements in your third and fourth years, with previous employers including Lifescan (Inverness), Thermo Fisher (Perth), the pathology labs at Ninewells Hospital (Dundee), and James Hutton (Invergowrie). Engage with leading research scientists and connect with our passionate, experienced, and enthusiastic course team, guiding you to make the most of your programme experiences before you progress into fields such as research, teaching, laboratories, or scientific organisations. Choose to follow our previous graduates into areas including genomics, scientific instrumentation, brewing, decommissioned nuclear sites, quality control of scientific growing media (as a microbiologist), school technician roles, and further studies, or forge your own path in this fascinating speciality. Please note that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland have changed their names to become UHI North, West and Hebrides. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Direct entry to year two may be possible on successful completion of the HNC Applied Science (minimum 120 points required), with a B grade in the Graded Unit, other related HNCs will be considered on an individual basis. Direct entry to year three may be possible in successful completion of the HND Applied Science from other institutions, preferably with an A grade in the Graded Unit; applicants with a B grade may be considered on an individual basis, as will those with other related HNDs.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Additional entry requirements
Other
This course offers optional modules/units which may require PVG Scheme Membership (Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no element below 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 58 average with 51 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section |
Our programmes are taught and examined in English. To make the most of your studies, you must be able to communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English in an academic environment and provide certified proof of your competence before starting your course. Please note that English language tests need to have been taken no more than two years prior to the start date of the course. The minimum English language requirements to study at the University of the Highlands and Islands are detailed below:
Further information on English Language Requirements can be found at the following:
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| EU | £15360* | Year 1 |
| International | £15360* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
For full information on fees please see our Undergraduate Tuition Fees page at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/ug/
For course specific fees information please refer to the Fees/funding tab on the university website course page.
You can also find information on additional funding available such as bursaries and scholarships at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/funding-your-studies/bursaries-and-scholarships/
Provider information
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI Executive Office
Ness Walk
Inverness
IV3 5SQ