Environmental Science and Sustainability NQ SCQF Level 6
What is special about this course?
This hands-on course will develop your practical investigative and experimental skills across a range of topics in Horticulture and Science.
You will develop:
- a scientific understanding of environmental issues and will have the opportunity to investigate key areas of the living environment
- key employability skills in the conservation, sustainability, science, and land-based industries
- problem solving skills in an environmental context both through team working and independent working
Special features:
- You will gain practical industry skills
- You will study at our training facility at the Biblical Garden in Elgin overlooking the iconic Cathedral and in our science laboratories
- You are part of creating and maintaining an outstanding community and tourism asset
- Small student numbers mean there is a close working relationship between you and the staff
Local employers will provide relevant industrial talks to aid in your understanding.
There will also be field trips to plant nurseries and science labs.
Entry requirements
- Four National 5’s at BBDD or above OR
- A relevant SCQF Level 5 course or equivalent.
- Applications are encouraged from prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above.
Course content includes:
- Design landscaped areas
- Earth resources
- Living environment
- Living organisms
- Soils and plant nutrition
- Managing and maintaining an environmental area
- Survey and report on the condition of the environment
- Chemistry in Life
- Sustainable food production
Equipment
You may wish to purchase relevant textbooks.
- Steel toe capped safety boots and gloves (Approx £40)
- Suitable clothing for outdoor work (Approx £30)
- A list of recommended texts and other useful, but not essential items will be provided in the course handbook.
If you are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered.
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
- Part Time
This is a practical based course delivered face-to-face on campus and at our Biblical Garden Campus with support from your lecturers.
Guest speakers and industry visits may be used to enhance your learning experience.
How long will my course last?
Full Time: 1 year
Part Time: 2 years
Where can I study my course?
- UHI Moray
Start date
August
Fees
The good news is that depending on your personal circumstances there are a wide range of bursaries, grants and allowances available to fund your college studies.
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.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of this course you may wish to progress onto the HNC Applied Sciences at UHI Moray or the HNC (Next Gen) Horticulture or the Environmental Science degree within UHI.
Is there more information available online?
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We are no longer accepting applications for 2024/25
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray 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.