What You Will Study
In Year 1 (Level 4) you will study the following units:
Year 1 Modules:
- Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques
- Scientific Data Handling Approaches and Techniques
- Regulation and Quality in the Applied Sciences
- Cell Biology
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Anatomy and Human Physiology
- Microbiological Techniques
- Managing Scientific Projects
In Year 2 (Level 5) you will study the following units:
Year 2 Modules:
- Analysis of Scientific Data and Information
- Applied Sciences Research Project (Pearson-set)
- Biochemistry of Macromolecules and Metabolic Pathways
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Immunology
- Stem Cell Biology
- Organisations and Change Management
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Attendance Expectations
3 days per week
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How You Will Be Assessed
Assessment will include:
- Critical evaluations
- Essays
- Laboratory reports
- Observations
- Presentations
- Practical work
- Practical tests
- Reflective accounts
- Research projects
- Time constrained assignments
- Written reports
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Entry Requirements
64 UCAS points
BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science
A Levels that demonstrate strong performance in relevant subjects and supported by GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science.
Other related Level 3 qualifications.
Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution.
Mature (19+) learners will be considered on an individual basis following an interview.
IELTS score 5.5
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Fee Information
£7,400
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Further Study
Successful completion of the HNC/HND would facilitate progression to the following science based higher education qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) Life Sciences
- BSc (Hons) Biology / Biological Sciences / Human Biology
- BSc (Hons) Biochemistry / Biotechnology
- BSc (Hons) Ecology and Environmental Biology
- BSc (Hons) Microbiology / Molecular Biology
- BSc (Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science / Conservation Biology
- BSc (Hons) Chemistry / Biochemistry
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Science / Chemistry
- BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry
- BSc (Hons) Pharmacology / Pharmaceutical Science
- BSc (Hons) Food Science / Technology / Studies
- BSc (Hons) Forensic Science / Chemistry / Biology
- BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics
- BSc (Hons) Hydrology / Water Science
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Science / Health.
Jobs directly related to your HND include:
- Science Technician
- Technician Scientist
- Laboratory Technician
- Research Technician
- Quality Support Technician
- Technologist
- Development Technician
- Manufacturing Technician
Jobs where your HND would be useful include:
- Laboratory technicians
- Science teachers
- Laboratory research assistants
- Consultants
- Environmental science careers
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical sales representatives
