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Higher National Certificate - HNC
CU London (Dagenham)
Full Time
Nov 2026
1 Year
The BSc (Hons) Applied Biosciences degree explores life at all levels from chemicals, molecules and cells to organ systems. You will also explore human health and illness and how they are managed in the context of contemporary research, as well as how populations, communities and the environment influence health and illness.Course content and assessments have been designed to help you develop both theoretical knowledge and understanding, as well as the practical skills to enhance your career and academic opportunities.1 year - HNC
This module introducesknowledge of the cell to build an understanding of human health and disease. You?ll explore the cell, carbohydrates, lipids, water and proteins and these will all be discussed within the context of cellular function. Other key concepts covered include the various stages of the cell cycle, key structural components, and their associated function with regard to different types of cells and tissues throughout the body.
This module teaches the fundamentals of chemistry and how it is used in society and connects with other areas in science, with emphasis on the application to biochemistry and the human body.
This module focuses on the structure and function of systems in the human body. Topics include how the various types of cells and tissues make up the major organs within the body.You will develop core knowledge of how these structures function to understand the human body in greater detail, ready to apply this knowledge to health and disease.
Here, we explore various microorganisms and parasites, including pathogens,with an aim to develop your understanding of personal and public health, from the simplest of microbes to the most complex.
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