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UndergraduateHigher National CertificateUCAS: 009C

Bioscience

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Perth, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£8,925Per Year (Intl)
£21,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

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.

What You'll Learn

Ecology
Environmental issues
Improve your research and writing abilities
UCAS Code:009C
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

D

A Level in a science-related subject, preferably Biology, Chemistry or Physics

UCAS Points21

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£8,925

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£8,925

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 11% above UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£23,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

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.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

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

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