Engineering
Introductory Science
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 4
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2025
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Course overview
Introductory Science is designed to develop your knowledge and foundations of the science industry. You will learn essential skills needed to progress into employment in the science sector and the health industry or prepare you for further study in applied sciences.
This is a full-time course taught at our Sighthill campus.
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 is a college-devised SCQF level 4 equivalent course, which consists of college-derived units and is a stepping stone towards Applied Science Level 5, offered at Edinburgh College.
What you will learn
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Laboratory experience
How the course is assessed
- You will be assessed on each unit.
- All units within the course must be achieved 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
- Pass at National 3 Mathematics (or equivalent). We accept Applications of Maths for this course.
- Pass at National 3 English (or equivalent).
- Experience in I.C.T is essential for the successful completion of this course.
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 Introductory 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
- Applied Science Level 5 is available to study at Edinburgh College.
- Other SCQF Level 5 courses in alternative subject areas.
Career options
- Careers options within STEM industries and in STEM-related areas are increasing with employers often requesting STEM skills as an entry requirement. This means that a broad range of opportunities is opened to you by studying and progressing through STEM courses.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 25/08/25 |
