This course comprises of sixteen modules of study – eight at Level 4 and eight at Level 5 – all carrying 15 credits each.
Students have the option of studying full time over two years or part time (usually as part of an apprenticeship programme) over three or four years.
Students undertake the HNC programme of modules at Level 4 (see HNC entry), before progressing to level 5
Both HND pathways contain the following two Level 5 compulsory modules:
Applied Sciences Research Project – 30 credits
Analysis of Scientific Data and Information – 15 credits
Specific additional compulsory modules at Level 5 are required for each pathway, together with optional modules to make up a credit attainment of 240.
Please note that every effort will be made to accommodate individual choices of optional modules, but the College cannot guarantee that every option will always be available.
For the Biology pathway, there are three additional Level 5 compulsory modules:
Immunology – 15 credits
Molecular Biology & Genetics – 15 credits
Biochemistry of Macromolecules & Metabolic Pathways – 15 credits
Two optional modules at Level 5 are also chosen from the following:
Science Laboratory Management – 15 credits
Environmental Monitoring & Analysis – 15 credits
Infectious Diseases & their Diagnosis – 15 credits
Nanomaterials & their Technology – 15 credits
For the Chemistry pathway, there are three additional compulsory modules at Level 5:
Analytical Chemistry – 15 credits
Aromatic & Carbonyl Compounds – 15 credits
Solid State and Transition Metal Chemistry – 15 credits
Two optional Level 5 modules are also chosen from the following:
Science Laboratory Management – 15 credits
Nanomaterials & their Technology – 15 credits
Materials Life Cycle & the Circular Economy – 15 credits
Spectroscopy, Surface Chemistry and Equilibria – 15 credits
Course Details - Modules
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
H417
Institution code:
H04
Campus Name:
Whittingham Road
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
This is a top-up course from HNC to HND. Applicants are expected to have previously achieved the HNC in this subject.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
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0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
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Fees and funding
England
5500.0
Whole course
Northern Ireland
5500.0
Whole course
Scotland
5500.0
Whole course
Wales
5500.0
Whole course
Additional Fee Information
An additional registration fee is payable.
Provider information
Whittingham Road
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Halesowen
B63 3NA
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