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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Moray
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
Select a course option
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Moray
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Years
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Inverness
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Years
Select a subject
The HNC Applied Sciences is a wide-ranging course, covering the theoretical and practical aspects of modern sciences. You will study ecology, environmental issues, and the core sciences develop your laboratory skills and improve your research and writing skills.You will learn a broad range of sciences, such as Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Environmental disciplines. Developing scientific theoretical knowledge and scientific communication and presentations skills. The Graded Unit gives you the opportunity to conduct specialised research in a topic that will hone your scientific knowledge in your chosen field for progression. The course includes a large amount of training in essential practical skills within the laboratory that are relevant to local and national employers. You will acquire knowledge of Health and Safety Systems and Good Laboratory Practice, developing skills of experimentation, analysis and reporting in practical sessions, skills that are highly transferrable to employment and further study. Be prepared to spend plenty of hands on time in the lab, conducting experiments and processing your results in the Laboratory Skills unit. Basic skills in Maths and Statistics are covered to enhance scientific analysis of experimental and field data. The ethical and environmental issues raised by these units will be discussed in the Environmental Awareness unit. Where possible, you will be invited on site visits to local science industries and given the opportunity to appreciate and understand the key issues and problems the industry encounters, all valuable experience for entering the science industry.
Exam type
A levelA level:
D Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
C Grades / Points required
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6):
Pass Grades / Points required
in a science related subject, preferably Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
in a science related subject, preferably Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Foundation Apprenticeship Food and Drink Technologies plus a Higher in Science and National 5 Chemistry or Biology or equivalent.ORFoundation Apprenticeship Scientific Technologies (Laboratory Skills), plus National 5 Chemistry or Biology, or equivalent.
Students living in
England
£7,110 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£1,285 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£7,110 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£7,110 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£7,110 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.
£8,775 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£8,775 per year
Students from International
£8775 Per year