Course summary

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 New City Hub campus The Life Sciences department is based at the college's new £58 million City Hub campus, near Nottingham train station. The campus features state of the art teaching and learning facilities, science laboratories, with a restaurant, cafe and performing arts venue. 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) Bursaries We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2024-25 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information. 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.