Higher National Certificate (HNC) Applied Science
This course is ideal if you’re looking to develop a career requiring practical knowledge of the sciences. You’ll study each of the main branches of science: Chemistry and Biology, as well as undertake specialist units to increase your lab skills.
The course is designed to be both sufficiently varied and in-depth to allow you to progress to university studies, as well as prepare you for employment that relies on a knowledge of applied sciences.
UCAS code: T9W5
| Level 4 |
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| Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques |
| Scientific Data Handling Approaches and Techniques |
| Regulation and Quality in the Applied Sciences |
| Cell Biology |
| Fundamentals of Chemistry |
| Anatomy and Human Physiology |
Entry requirements
A relevant Level 3 Science qualification.
How will I be assessed?
There will be a mixture of practical and theoretical assessment.
Skills you will learn
This course is ideal if you’re looking to develop a career requiring practical knowledge of the sciences. You’ll study each of the main branches of science: Chemistry and Biology, as well as undertake specialist units to increase your lab skills.
The course is designed to be both sufficiently varied and in-depth to allow you to progress to university studies, as well as prepare you for employment that relies on a knowledge of applied sciences.
Method of delivery
This course is a face-to-face delivery model.
You’ll have access to specialist laboratories to build your skills in a professional environment and help you to prepare for employment.
Additional costs
N/A
Your next steps
This qualification offers career progression and professional development for those already in employment in the science industry, and also provides opportunities for students to progress into higher education.
This higher-level qualification develops the specialist biological knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in a science sector facing pressing sustainability challenges. You will engage with topics that have direct relevance to environmental protection, public health, and the economic importance of a skilled scientific workforce, as well as learning about how the science industry is regulated - preparing you to make a meaningful contribution at a professional level.
