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This level 4 course gives you the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in employment in the biologically-based life-science industry or for progression to a degree or further professional qualification.
This Applied Biology course is taught at our multi-million pound Twelve Quays campus in Birkenhead.
Students must undertake a total of eight units to achieve a HNC in Applied Sciences (Biology), consisting of five mandatory core units and three optional units. A list of these can be found below:
Core Mandatory Units:
- Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques
- Scientific Data Handling Approaches and Techniques
- Regulation and Quality in the Applied Sciences
Specialist Mandatory Units:
- Cell Biology
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Anatomy and Human Physiology
Optional Units:
- Principles of Ecology and their Applications
- Managing Environmental Resources
- Fundamentals of Biochemistry
- Microbiological Techniques
- Managing Scientific Projects
- Sampling and Sample Preparations
- Personal and Professional Development for Scientists
Detailed descriptions of all units, which also include recommended resources for that unit, can be found via Pearson's website.
By studying for a third year, candidates who wish to can convert their HNC Diploma into a HND Diploma by taking a further 8 units (16 units in total).
Relevant academic qualifications, for example 2 A Levels (Grades A*-E), one of which must be Biology or a BTEC Level 3 Diploma/National Diploma in Applied Science which contains biology units.
For each unit, students are assessed through coursework and practical assignments which contribute to a pass, merit or distinction grade for each unit. This qualification will have an overall grade of pass, merit or distinction.
The mode of delivery of this qualification depends on the number of students in the class.
For timetabled sessions, students will be based at the College's Twelve Quays Campus.
The College's term dates are available on our website. However, these may differ according to the programme's assessment calendar. Assessment calendars and timetables of study are typically available in respective course handbooks, accessible through the College Virtual Campus following enrolment.
Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications are designated Higher Education qualifications in the UK. They are aligned to the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Subject Sector Benchmarks. These qualifications are part of the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
This qualification enhances job opportunities in laboratory work and a range of related careers. It can also lead to more advanced Higher Education courses such as the Level 5 HND Diploma in Applied Biology or Biotechnology and to a Level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeship in Life Sciences.
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If you are aged 19 or over:
Fee : £2995.00
The fee quoted is for the academic year 2020-21. Find out more about student loans for Higher Education Programmes.
Course information correct at 02.07.20
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