Applied Science

Course Summary

Applied Science is the understanding of how organisms work and how living organisms can produce useful products. Get answers to questions like, why blood is red, how to grow bacteria, and if chocolate is good for you. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of biological theories and build skills needed to effectively apply them in a future scientific career. The course aims to give those with an interest in biological sciences the practical and theoretical skills to advance their career by developing technical competence through a number of hands-on activities and experiments.

Course Details - Modules

Year One: Cell Biology* (15 credits) Biochemistry of Macromolecules and Metabolic Pathways* (15 credits) Physiology of Cellular Systems in Animals* (15 credits) Laboratory Techniques for Applied Biology* (15 credits) Analysis of Scientific Data and Information* (15 credits) Laboratory Management (15 credits) Molecular Biology and Genetics (15 credits) Project for Applied Science* (20 credits) Year Two: Infectious Diseases (15 credits) The Immune Response System (15 credits) Neurophysiology and Homeostatic Control of the Human Body (15 credits) Human Health and Nutrition (15 credits) Industrial Microbiology (15 credits) Chemistry for Applied Biologists (15 credits) Food Molecules, Additives and their Roles (15 credits) Work-based Experience (15 credits)

Course Details – Assessment Method

 Written reports  Oral presentations  Practical Assessments  Peer assessment  Production of products  Portfolio/Exhibitions

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: NCC3

Institution code: H14

Campus Name: Redbridge

Campus code:

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

GCSE grades A* to C and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) or Level 2 Functional Skills in Math and English may be considered, 16-64 UCAS points from AS and A-Levels or Level 3 qualification in related subjects or Access to HE Diploma Mature (over 21) students, who do not meet these academic qualifications but have relevant work or life experience will be considered. Non-native English speakers or who have not studied the final two years of school in English, will take college assessment in English and math. Applicants are expected to attend an interview.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

England	7000.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	7000.0	Year 1
Scotland	7000.0	Year 1
Wales	7000.0	Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Fee subject to OfS Approval

Provider information

Ardleigh Green Road
Hornchurch
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Hornchurch
RM11 2LL