Carnegie Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course

Offered by University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), the HNC Bioscience provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Perth, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Begin your journey into the highly varied and interesting field of bioscience with our comprehensive introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of modern sciences. Explore a wide range of topics such as ecology, environmental issues, and the core sciences, develop your lab skills, improve your research and writing abilities, and brush up on your basic maths and statistics so that you are confidently capable of undertaking scientific analysis of experimental and field data. Learn a broad range of sciences, such as chemistry, biology, physics, and environmental disciplines, develop... International tuition fees are £8,925 per year, home/UK fees are £7,440 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | D A Level in a science-related subject, preferably Biology, Chemistry or Physics |
| UCAS Points | 21 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£8,925
per year
Home Student Fee
£7,440
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,000 | £21,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £21,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £25,500 | £29,000 |
UK subject average: £23,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Bioscience as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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