National 5 Environmental Science
- Location
- Cardonald Campus
- SCQF Level
- 5
- Start Date & time
- 21 Aug 2025 @ 6pm to 9pm
- Qualification Type
- SQA National Award
- Course Type
- Evening
- Duration
- 1 year (August to June)
£550.00
If you're looking to develop a scientific understanding of environmental issues such as preventing or reversing environmental degradation and sustainable practices, then this course could be the one for you.
You'll also complete an assignment designed to develop key scientific inquiry and investigative skills.
What will I learn?
The National 5 Environmental Science course will cover:
Living Environment
- Investigating ecosystems and biodiversity
- Interdependence
- Human influences on biodiversity
Earth’s Resources
- Overview of earth systems and their interactions
- Geosphere
- Hydrosphere
- Biosphere
- Atmosphere
Sustainability
- Introduction to sustainability
- Food
- Water
- Energy
- Waste management
Ready to get started?
To secure your place on this course, you’ll need to:
- Meet the entry requirements
- Pay the full course fee of £550
Payment options:
- Pay in full - £550
- Spread the cost - pay in 3 instalments via PayPal (option available at checkout; PayPal account required; subject to eligibility)
Please note, funding or fee waivers aren’t available for this course.
Got any questions? We’re happy to help!
Private Candidates - SQA Exams
If you are a private candidate wishing to sit an SQA exam for National 5 and Higher subjects, we may be able to support you as the presenting centre. Just use the link below to find out more.
Entry requirements (minimum)
- National 4 Biology (or equivalent)
Note:
Please ensure you meet these entry requirements prior to making payment. If you pay but do not meet the entry requirements, the College reserve the right to refuse any refund.
You are required to provide your Scottish Candidate Number (SCN) upon booking so we can ensure you meet the entry requirements above.
Employer and industry links
National course qualifcations at the National 5 level can support progression in various work or study contexts.