Applied Science (Biology) HNC
London South Bank University
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Higher National Certificate - HNC

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London South Bank Technical College (LSBTC) Nine Elms

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Higher National Certificate - HNC

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London South Bank Technical College (LSBTC) Nine Elms

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What food is good for you? Why is blood red? How is disease transmitted? How do animals reproduce? What molecules are in your food? How does the environment work? If you are asking questions like this and have a keen interest in biology, this course could be just for you.This one-year Level 4 qualification in Biology is an advanced, technical qualification delivered in a supportive Technical College environment with contemporary facilities. It provides practical skills and theoretical knowledge ...Read more

What food is good for you? Why is blood red? How is disease transmitted? How do animals reproduce? What molecules are in your food? How does the environment work? If you are asking questions like this and have a keen interest in biology, this course could be just for you.This one-year Level 4 qualification in Biology is an advanced, technical qualification delivered in a supportive Technical College environment with contemporary facilities. It provides practical skills and theoretical knowledge that meet the needs of employers in a modern science industry; it prepares you for employment at technician or professional level in research and industrial laboratories, including NHS laboratories.Gaining this industry-led qualification not only provides you with a direct route to Higher Education, including direct entry to some local university’s second year Bachelor of Science degrees, but also equips you with the specialised scientific knowledge and skills needed to fast-track your career progression in Biology and related disciplines such as health sciences.

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85/101
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64 Grades / Points required

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

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64 UCAS Tariff points from A levels

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64 UCAS Tariff from an Access to HE Diploma

64 UCAS Tariff points from BTEC

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London South Bank University
London South Bank University , Southwark

Study in the heart of London with London South Bank University (LSBU) – an institute that empowers students to lead their story,...

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London South Bank University
Belmore Street Wandsworth Road London Lambeth SW8 2JY United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Stockwell  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Wandsworth Road  0.3 miles away
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