Applied Biosciences HNC HNC
Coventry University
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Applied biosciences explores life at all levels from chemicals, molecules and cells to organ systems, laying the foundation for a career in human health and disease.This course explores essential concepts such as chemistry, cell and molecular biology, microbiology, and anatomy and physiology. Practical aspects focus on laboratory skills specific to the subject studied and include the safe use of complex equipment, report writing and the development of accurate lab skills.This Higher National ...Read more

Applied biosciences explores life at all levels from chemicals, molecules and cells to organ systems, laying the foundation for a career in human health and disease.This course explores essential concepts such as chemistry, cell and molecular biology, microbiology, and anatomy and physiology. Practical aspects focus on laboratory skills specific to the subject studied and include the safe use of complex equipment, report writing and the development of accurate lab skills.This Higher National Diploma (HNC) follows the curriculum for Year 1 of the Applied Biosciences BSc (Hons) degree course.For the most up-to-date information about course modules, sandwich years or part-time learning, please visit our website.

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Abdullah
20 Nov 24

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Mohadeseh
01 Feb 24

The lecturers are very helpful and informative. The facilities aid me in my learning...Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification, including a Science based subject.

The Access to HE Diploma to include 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Science Units. Plus GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.

to include Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Higher level.

in a Science based subject.

in a Science based subject.

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£18,300 per year

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The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

£18,300 per year

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The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

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Applied Biosciences BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)
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Coventry University
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8 Mile Lane Coventry Warwickshire CV1 2TU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Coventry  0.4 miles away

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