**If you’re passionate about the biological sciences, this Higher National Diploma (Level 5) 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** This Level 5 HND top-up course is intended for those applicants who have already obtained (or expect to achieve) a full Level 4 in this subject. 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. HND modules include: • Physiology of Cellular Systems in Animals • The Immune Response System • Neurophysiology and Homeostatic Control of the Human Body • Biochemistry of Macromolecules and Metabolic Pathways • Pharmacological Principles of Drug Actions • Work-based Experience • Personal and Professional Development • Employability Skills • Project for Applied Science **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. **Your career and progression** Upon successful completion of the HND course, 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: BIO2

Institution code: N30

Campus Name: City Hub

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

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Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have a minimum 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 more 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
International	9500.0	Year 1

International fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed. Please check on the College website or contact the International Office for further information.

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