Higher: Sciences (Level 6)
- Location
- Langside Campus
- SCQF Level
- 6
- Start Date
- 24 Aug 2026
- Qualification Type
- NQ
- Course Type
- Full-Time
- Duration
- 1 Year (August to June)
Future scientists assemble for this exciting course which will allow you to study two Highers in one sitting and progress to HND or degree level. You can study Maths and Chemistry, with additional time built in for tutorial sessions and guidance support.
What will I learn?
During Higher: Sciences you'll study:
- Higher Maths
- Higher Chemistry
Entry requirements (minimum)
You should have passes in National 5 qualifications at A or B grade in Maths and Chemistry.
Entry requirement equivalency table
If you do not meet the entry criteria for your chosen course, you may be offered an alternative course in the same subject area.
Jobs and further study
This course will allow you to progress directly to the following science courses at Glasgow Clyde College, depending on attendance and reference. Please note: National 5 Biology and English at Grade B are also required. An alternative to National 5 English would be Higher ESOL at Grade C.
You may also progress to HNC Applied Science - Chemistry Route. Please note: National 5 English at Grade B is also required. An alternative to National 5 English would be Higher ESOL at Grade C.
You may have the suitable entry requirements to apply for other universities or to gain direct entry to the following courses at Glasgow Clyde College:
- HND Beauty Therapy
- HNC Healthcare Practice
- HND Accounts
- HNC Computing
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HND Software Engineering with Emerging Technologies
- HND Web Development
- HNC Electrical Engineering
- HNC Mechanical Engineering
- HND Cyber Security
- HNC Manufacturing Engineering
- HND Electronic Engineering
- HND Infrastructure and Cyber Security
Take a look at the course progression map for national and higher courses.
Take a look at the course progression map for science courses.
Making an application
For courses starting in August, you can make up to two applications.
Applications are made to a course and a first choice of campus. If the course is oversubscribed at your first choice you will be automatically considered for alternative sites and may be made an offer without a further application.
I've applied — what happens next?
If you meet the entry requirements and have a strong application showing your commitment to the course, you will be invited to a brief online welcome chat to discuss your subject choices and to give you details of an information session.
You are likely to be given a direct offer at this point, on condition that you attend the information session.
Once you’ve accepted your offer you will also be invited to a warm-up event in May or June.