Mechanical engineering is concerned with creative and imaginative use of engineering principles and science to shape the world around us, through the development of new materials, technologies, processes and products. Mechanical engineers design and develop everything that moves or has moving parts, ranging from spacecrafts and aeroplanes to racing cars, from household goods like refrigerators to the small motors that turn a CD in a CD player, from robotic control of machinery to nanotechnologies, from mechanical hearts and artificial limbs to fitness machines, and from oil and gas exploration and production technologies to wind turbines.

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Therapeutic radiographers are highly skilled caring professionals who have an essential role in the treatment of patients with cancer.

GCU is the largest provider of therapeutic radiography education in Scotland. The teaching team work closely with practice colleagues in the NHS and with their professional body to ensure the programme is relevant and up-to-date.

Practice placements take place at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow, the largest cancer centre in Scotland and one of the larger centres in the UK, Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Raigmore...

Unique in Scotland, this course provides a strategic understanding of international tourism and airline management that could literally lead to a high flying career, with the main lecturer previously a BA airline pilot.

International travel has never been easier than it is today – Edinburgh being the busiest airport in Scotland, so why not take the opportunity to learn from professionals who have worked in the industry and train for a tourism and airline-related career.

With this being a growth sector, there are a wide range of job opportunities available in the tourism...

Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Microbiology focuses on the biology of micro-organisms that are unicellular, multicellular, or acellular (without cells).

These include microbes like bacteria and fungi, and covers concepts like growth and regulation. It also includes how microbes react with each other and their environments.

On this course, we’ll look at how micro-organism work collectively to maximise their success. We'll look at how we can manipulate them and their behaviour with a view to improving health.

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The study of architecture requires an enquiring and imaginative mind, to analyse and consider new possibilities for buildings that will improve people’s quality of life.
It embodies many issues and challenges: the creation of better places to live, work, and relax; designing buildings and cities that recognise the cultural diversity of the population; proposing ideas that contribute socially and economically to the community; and using imagination and innovation to do all this more responsibly and efficiently for a world with finite resources.

Our MArch Architecture course, which is accredited by the RIBA and ARB, will...

A top 5 UK University for Film Production & Photography
(5th of 67) - The Guardian Guide 2019

Become a film-maker, study the art and craft of cinema, and advance your practical and creative skills in our specialist production facilities.
Our BA (Hons) Film degree course provides an in-depth grounding in the technical processes, creative skills and production practices necessary for a career in the media and creative industries. From the outset, you are encouraged to think critically and creatively, developing your skills so that you can convey your ideas through practical work....

BA(Hons) Accountancy graduates enjoy excellent career prospects as professional accountants, preparing financial statements and record business transactions, tracking financial performance, and participating in mergers, acquisitions and quality management.

Biological Sciences studies life in all its forms with a focus on the cellular level. Our broad-based curriculum at Levels 1 and 2 allows you to combine a wide range of topics before specialising in areas that interest you at Levels 3 and 4. You'll spend a year between these levels of study working in a related industry, for example in a commercial laboratory .

With any aspect of life sciences, it’s important to understand key theories of biology, from molecular level to full body systems and beyond. Your first two years will explore core concepts like...

The BSc Hons dual registration programme has been designed to meet local demand for nurses to be registered in two fields of practice. This is an exciting opportunity for future nurses to provide person-centred care in any combination of Adult, Children and Young People, or Mental Health Nursing.

Nurses have a key role in partnership working, caring and supporting individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent ill-health, and enable people to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. Our links with hospitals, community, and service users ensure our course is evidence-based and meets the needs of providers...

The Interior Architecture & Design programme is an incredibly diverse programme offering students many fascinating opportunities to develop their skills to work in fields such as Interior Architecture & Design, Interior Design, Architecture, Facilities and Building Management, Sustainable Design Consultancy, Project Management, The Creative Arts, Furniture & Lighting Design, Virtual and Augmented Environments and set and exhibition design to name a few.

Interior Architecture & Design is problem solving through empathy and design, students learn how to improve people’s lives, making impactful societal and environmental change.

Studying Interior Architecture & Design at Heriot-Watt...