HNC Applied Science (Biological Science)
Overview
This course provides practical skills and theoretical knowledge that meet the needs of employers in a modern science industry; it prepares you for employment at technician or professional level in research and industrial laboratories, including NHS laboratories. Many students/prospective students use the HNC in Applied Sciences as a qualification for entry into university degree programmes.
This course specifically focuses on the Biological aspects that can be delivered as part of the HNC award. You will be taught a full 15 credit HNC at New College Lanarkshire allowing wider progression opportunities (see below).
The course is internally assessed using a variety of assessment methods including end-of-unit assessments, practical experiments, essays, oral presentations and laboratory reports.
YOUR NEW engaging CAREER
Entry
- Successful completion of either the NQ Level 6 Applied Science or NQ Level 6 Animal Biology and Conservation programmes along with a progressive reference.
- Minimum of two Higher qualification passes, grade C or above in Chemistry and Biology/Human Biology plus minimum B grade passes in National 5 English and Mathematics.
- Applicants that hold the FA in Scientific Technologies (SCQF level 6) with one other minimum C grade pass in higher Biology/Human Biology.
- Students with relevant work/life experience in a laboratory setting will also be considered.
- A full and detailed personal statement must be completed when applying.
- A reference document shall be sent to you for this purpose once your application is processed.
- Participation at an information session and interview forms part of the selection criteria
Learn
Units* will consist of:
- Applied Biochemical Techniques
- Fundamental Chemistry: Theory and Laboratory Skills
- Laboratory Skills for Science Industries
- Applied Science: Graded Unit 1
- Cell Biology: Theory and Laboratory Skills
- Biochemistry: Theory and Laboratory Skills
- DNA and Genetics: Theory and Laboratory Skills
- Human Body: Structure and Function
- Mathematics for Science 1
- Statistics for Science 1
- Personal and Development Planning
- Scientific Industries
* units are subject to annual review
HNC Mechanical Engineering Day Release - Year 2
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Day Release
- Starting:26 August 2024
- SCQF level: 7
HNC Manufacturing Engineering Day Release - Year 1
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Day Release
- Starting:26 August 2024
- SCQF level: 7
HNC Manufacturing Engineering Day Release - Year 2
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Day Release
- Starting:26 August 2024
- SCQF level: 7
NC Electrical Engineering Day Release - Year 2
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Day Release
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 5
National 5 Mathematics
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:32 weeks
- Mode:Evening
- Starting:27 August 2024
- SCQF level: 5
HNC Electrical Engineering Year 1 - Evening
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Evening
- Starting:02 September 2024
- SCQF level: 7
HNC Electrical Engineering Year 2 - Day Release
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Day Release
- Starting:26 August 2024
- SCQF level: 7
HNC Computer Aided Architectural Design and Technology
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:26 August 2024
- SCQF level: 7
HNC Computer Aided Draughting and Design
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:26 August 2024
- SCQF level: 7
HNC Electrical Engineering
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time, Day Release
- Starting:26 August 2024
- SCQF level: 7
HNC Mechanical Engineering
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time, Day Release
- Starting:26 August 2024
- SCQF level: 7
HND Computer Aided Architectural Design and Technology - Year 2
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:26 August 2024
- SCQF level: 8
HND Computer Aided Draughting and Design - Year 2
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:26 August 2024
- SCQF level: 8
NC Animal Care
- Location:Coatbridge
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 5
NC Electrical Engineering
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 6
NC Fabrication and Welding Engineering
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time, Day Release
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 6
Pre Apprenticeship Fabrication and Welding Engineering
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 4
Pathways to Animal Biology and Science
- Location:Coatbridge
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 4
NC Electronic Engineering
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 5
NC Fabrication and Welding Engineering Day Release - Year 1
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:37 weeks
- Mode:Day Release
- Starting:26 August 2024
- SCQF level: 6
NC Fabrication and Welding Engineering Day Release - Year 2
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Day Release
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 5
NQ Animal Biology and Conservation
- Location:Coatbridge
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 6
HNC Bioscience (Applied Animal Science)
- Location:Coatbridge
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:26 August 2024
- SCQF level: 7
NQ Computer Aided Design and Technology
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 6
NC Engineering Systems
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 6
SWAP Access to Paramedic Science
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 6
HNC Fabrication, Welding and Inspection
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Day Release
- Starting:26 August 2024
- SCQF level: 7
NC Manufacturing Engineering
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 5
HND Electrical Engineering
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:26 August 2024
- SCQF level: 8
HND Mechanical Engineering
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:26 August 2024
- SCQF level: 8
Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:30 weeks
- Mode:Part-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 6
Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering Systems
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:30 weeks
- Mode:Part-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 6
Foundation Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:30 weeks
- Mode:Part-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 6
SWAP Access to Zoology, Marine Biology and Environmental Science
- Location:Coatbridge
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 6
NQ Biotechnology Applications in Food Science and Medicine
- Location:Coatbridge
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 6
Introduction to Biotechnology in Food Science and Medicine
- Location:Coatbridge
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 5
Introduction to Habitat and Wildlife Management
- Location:Coatbridge
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 5
SWAP Access to Chemical & Life Sciences
- Location:Coatbridge
- Duration:37 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 6
SWAP Access to Health Sciences
- Location:Coatbridge
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:19 August 2024
- SCQF level: 6