Environmental Science National 5

What is special about this course?

Providing a broad and up-to-date selection of ideas relevant to the role of environmental science in society, this National 5 Environmental Science course develops a scientific understanding of environmental issues. 

Throughout this online 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

Studying this course will provide you with a good foundation for progression to any Science Higher which is a requirement for many university courses. 

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
The key areas covered are: investigating ecosystems and biodiversity; interdependence; human influences on biodiversity. 

Earth’s resources
The key areas covered are: an overview of Earth systems and their interactions; the 
geosphere; the hydrosphere; the biosphere; the atmosphere.

Sustainability
The key areas covered are: an introduction to sustainability; food; water; energy; waste management

Equipment

You will be required to purchase a scientific calculator (approx. £10). If you are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered.

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

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.