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Higher National Certificate (HNC) Applied Science

Curriculum Area

Start Date

September 2027

Study Mode

Part-time

Duration

2 Years, part-time

Level

Level 4

Fee

£3100. Fees for the 2027/28 academic year are currently under review.

Entry Requirements

A relevant Level 3 Science qualification.

Validating partner

Pearson

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

Modules

Level 4
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

A relevant Level 3 Science qualification.

There will be a mixture of practical and theoretical assessment.

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.

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.

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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.

Sustainability

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.

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