Engineering
Applied Science Level 5
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2025
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Course overview
Applied Science Level 5 is designed to develop your knowledge of the science industry. You will learn essential skills needed to progress into employment in the science sector or prepare you for further study in applied sciences.
This is a full-time course taught at Edinburgh College’s Sighthill campus. You will study topics including Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Our Science department offers you the opportunity to study in purpose-built laboratories. These will support the development of your general and specialist practical skills whilst enhancing your theoretical understanding of science.
This college-devised SCQF level 5 equivalent course, consisting of college-derived and SQA units, prepares you for Applied Science NC Level 6. This can further lead to Applied Science HNCs offered at Edinburgh College. This course does not allow you to register for the National 5 exams.
What you will learn
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Maths
- Laboratory experience
How the course is assessed
- You will be assessed on each unit
- All units within the course must be achieved in order to gain Edinburgh College certification
- You will be tested on your theoretical and practical skills
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week
Entry requirements
- Introductory Science OR a minimum of three National 4 subjects at a minimum of grade C (two of which must be Biology and Chemistry).
- A pass at National 4 Mathematics. Please note we do not accept Applications of Maths. Candidates who hold Applications of Maths (Level 4 or above) and meet all other entry requirements, may be eligible for a Maths diagnostic test for entry.
- National 4 English is recommended but not mandatory.
Note for internal/progressing students: Progression to the next level and from the current course is not a guarantee and will be evaluated for each student at the end of the current course, taking attendance, performance, and assessment attempts into consideration. Progressing students will be issued a conditional offer. An unconditional offer is not a guarantee and will be issued based on curriculum team review at the end of June.
Attendance at one of the Level 5 Applied Science Launch events (June/August) is mandatory for an unconditional offer.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- External candidates missing one entry requirement will be placed on a waiting list. In this case, you must pass a diagnostic test for the missing requirement. Diagnostic tests will only be offered if the course does not meet capacity - these will provisionally take place between 16 and 27 June 2025.
- Applications from students who wish to repeat the course, have previously been enrolled on the course, apply again and/or have previously withdrawn will be placed on the waiting list. Applications will only be considered in August if there are places available on the course. If the course reaches capacity before August, an offer will not be possible. Therefore, we advise students to consider other options within the College.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- Progression onto Applied Science NC Level 6
Career options
- Modern Apprenticeship
- Laboratory technician or other relevant employment
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 25/08/25 |
