**If you’re passionate about the biological sciences, this Higher National Certificate course could be ideal. It is designed to provide you with a broad range of skills, knowledge, understanding and personal qualities required to work in a biological science-based field. This course is also suitable if you are currently employed in a relevant industrial sector and are seeking higher-level qualifications to develop further your career.** **About the course** You’ll develop knowledge and understanding of biological theories and practice to be able to apply them in a variety of science-related industrial contexts. **HNC modules include:** • Cell Biology • Laboratory Techniques for Applied Biology • Analysis of Scientific Data and Information • Quality Assurance and Quality Control • Chemistry for Applied Biologists • Industrial Microbiology • Molecular Biology and Genetics • Work-based Investigation **Assessment** Units are assessed via a range of internally set and assessed assignments including: reports, case studies, oral presentations, practical assessments, individual project work, data analysis, research, investigation, problem-solving tasks and portfolios of evidence. **Qualification awarded** Pearson Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Sciences (Biology) **Your career and progression** From the HNC, you could progress on to our Higher National Diploma (HND) in Applied Sciences (Biology) or enter into employment. If you continue onto the Level 5 HND, upon successful completion you could go into employment or progress onto a wide range of science-based top-up degree courses, such as a BSc (Hons) or to further professional study in applied biology or a related discipline.

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Units are assessed via a range of internally set and assessed assignments including: reports, case studies, oral presentations, practical assessments, individual project work, data analysis, research, investigation, problem-solving tasks and portfolios of evidence.

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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.

Course code: BIO1

Institution code: N30

Campus Name: City Hub

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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International applicants for whom English is not their first language should possess (or expect to achieve) a minimum English level of academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) of 5.5 overall (with no component less than 5.0) or an equivalent qualification recognised by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) on their list of Secure English Language Tests. Please see our website www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk for further details.

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EU	8250.0	Year 1
England	8250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	8250.0	Year 1
Scotland	8250.0	Year 1
Wales	8250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	8250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	8250.0	Year 1

Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support. Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College's International Office before submitting an application at: international@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.

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