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Applied Sciences (Biology)

London College

UCAS Code: C100 | Higher National Certificate - HNC

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1year

Full-time | 2024

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Sciences (Biology) is aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning.
The HNC in Applied Sciences (Biology) prepares you for employment in the science industry and provides you with the opportunity to gain entry to relevant Degree programmes. The learning experience is a combination of laboratory based training, field work, theoretical knowledge and e-learning.

The HNC in Applied Sciences (Biology) provides a wide-ranging study of the Applied Sciences sector and is designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in Applied Sciences or related fields. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of the Applied Sciences sector, BTEC Higher Nationals in Applied Sciences give students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training in Applied Sciences related fields.

The objectives of the course are as follows:
- to equip students with the Applied Sciences skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global Applied Sciences environment

- to provide education and training for a range of careers in Applied Sciences, including Laboratory Technician, Research Technician, Technical Support Chemist/Biologist, Quality Support Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Science Technician, Technologist, Instrumentation Technician and Product Development Technician

- to provide opportunities for students to enter or progress in employment in the Applied Sciences, or progress to higher education qualifications such as an Honours degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Polymers or a related area.

Modules

Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques; Scientific Data Handling Approaches and Techniques; Regulation and Quality in the Applied Sciences (Pearson-set); Cell Biology; Fundamentals of Chemistry; Anatomy and Human Physiology; Fundamentals of Biochemistry; Personal and Professional Development for Scientists.

Assessment methods

You will benefit from an innovative variety of assessment modes. Assessment is mainly via coursework, which can take forms such as essays and reports, group project work, research and consultancy projects, presentations, posters, and design of digital materials.

Tuition fees

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£6,165
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£6,165
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Northern Ireland
£6,165
per year
Scotland
£6,165
per year
Wales
£6,165
per year

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Course location:

London College

Department:

Health and Applied Sciences

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