The interests of this research group include the application of knowledge of human perception to problems in computer vision, cognitive changes affecting the mobility of older people, and attentional processes underlying driving and work performance.

see also: applied, cognition, research, vision

The interests of this research group include the development of number concepts, social intelligence and imitation, and the application of these to mainstream and special needs education.

see also: cognitive, development, education, research

The interests of this research group include health and safety, mother-infant attachment and mental health, music and well-being, music and consumer behaviour, para-social relationships with public figures, stalking, personality and mood, and autistic spectrum disorders.

see also: relationship, research, wellbeing

The School of Life Sciences prides itself on providing a friendly and supportive learning environment. There are rigorous teaching programmes in Biological Sciences, Sport and Exercise Science and in Applied Psychology. Life Sciences at Heriot-Watt University also includes the International Centre for Brewing and Distilling, and the Centre for Marine Biodiversity and Biotechnology. Staff profiles and further information for staff and students are also available here.

see also: biology, brewing, distilling, exercise, life, marine, school, sls, sport

The School of Life Sciences encompasses three Programmes or groups of degrees: Applied Psychology, Biology, and Sport and Exercise Science. Full course details can be viewed here along with further information on entry requirements, opportunities abroad and course flexibility.

see also: biology, courses, exercise, sls, sport, undergraduate