This course is available to study in
| Elgin |

You can study this course
| Full Time | Part Time | Infill |

Aims of the Course
• To provide students with the skills, knowledge and abilities to become highly motivated graduate scientists able to compete effectively within the employment market.

Course Contents
Level 1 (Cert HE)
• Principles of Biology
• Principles of Chemistry
• Interpreting Data
• Scientific Investigation 1
• Introduction to Global Environmental Issues
• Personal Effectiveness and Study Skills
• Principles of Ecology

Options from a list which include:
• Introducing Marine Science
• Principles of Physics
• Principles of Earth Processes

Qualification gained at this point:
Cert HE Natural and Environmental Sciences

Level 2 (Dip HE)
• Stats and Experimental Design
• Scientific Investigation 2
• Principles of Permaculture
• Interpreting Risk

Options include:
• Plant Form and Function
• Introducing Microbiology
• Ecological Field Methods
• Management of Marine and Coastal Resources
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Introduction to GIS
• Marine Biology

Qualification gained at this point:
Dip HE Natural and Environmental Sciences

Level 3 (BSc)
• Study Project
• Research Management Skills
• Science Innovation in Industry
• Literature Review

Options include:
• Microbial Ecology
• Aquaculture
• Biotechnology
• Taxonomy and Identification Skills
• Climate Change

Qualification gained at this point:
BSc Natural and Environmental Sciences

Level 4 (BSc Hons)
• Honours Dissertation (Double Credit)
• Engaging with External Agencies
• Sustainable Energy and Waste Minimisation
• Microbes and Man
• Science and Society

Options include:
• Environmental Ethics
• Landscape Ecology
• Archaeological Dating

Qualification gained at this point:
BSc (Hons) Natural and Environmental Sciences

Entrance Requirements
3 Highers or GCSE/As or A level qualifications or an acceptable access programme. For mature students without traditional qualifications the course team look for a portfolio of alternative knowledge of the required skills and experience.

Duration of the Course
Full time - 4 years.
Part time study is possible over a longer period.

Individual modules may be taken on a free-standing basis, subject to entry with a reasonable expectation of success.

Progression
• Further study may include access to postgraduate education.
• Employment in an appropriate related field. Such as:
• Research
• Food and Drinks Industry
• Marine and Fisheries
• Life Sciences
• Science Education

NB. Students can exit at levels 1, 2 or 3 with a Certificate of Higher Education, a Diploma of Higher Education or the BSc (Ord) respectively, in Natural and Environmental Sciences.

Certificate of HE in Natural and Environmental Sciences will provide direct entry into 2nd year Robert Gordon University BSc Forensic Science.

UCAS Information
Course Code F800
Short form of Course Title BSc/NS


Last updated March 2010