Applied Biology
Entry requirements
A level
Core and Additional Science at grade B/B, or separate sciences at grade B/B/C, including grade B in Chemistry.
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at A* - C (or new grade 9-4), including English Language at grade C (or new grade 4), and Maths at grade B (or new grade 6)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Full level 3 qualification in a biology related subject, access to Higher education diploma and a satisfactory interview.
UCAS Tariff
UCAS tariff points from A Levels or a Level 3 diploma in a related subject. Or An Access course. GCSE Grade C or above in English Language (or equivalent qualification) is required.
About this course
If you are interested in a career in health or in the science industries, HNC Diploma in Applied Biology will allow you to develop the skills, knowledge, understanding and personal qualities required to work in a biologically-based field, and will equip you to progress to an undergraduate degree or further professional qualification in applied biology or a related area. The HNC course leads to a stand-alone Level 4 qualification. However, successful learners may be offered the opportunity to engage in a further year of study in order to achieve the level 5 Higher National Diploma .
Modules
You will study 5 mandatory units as part of your qualification studying topics such as Cells, Biochemistry, Physiology, Laboratory techniques and analysis.
There are also 3 optional units which are subject to change but might include topics such as Human Health and Nutrition, and Chemistry for Biologists.
Assessment methods
Practical lessons will take place in our modern, recently-built laboratory facilities.
HOW YOU WILL LEARN
You will be learning through a variety of methods including, lectures, discussion, class activities, individual activities, and laboratory practical work. Independent learning skills will be developed making use of up-to-date technology.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
The course will be internally assessed. Each unit will typically be assessed through written assignments. These are likely to include tasks such as the write up of a practical investigation including a full analysis of results, short answer questions, research questions and occasionally an individual or group presentation.
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