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Higher National Diploma - HND
University of Wolverhampton
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Higher National Diploma - HND
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Higher National Diploma - HND
University of Wolverhampton
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
This HND level course introduces you the study of a variety of Biomedical Science disciplines including microbiology, cellular pathology, immunology, haematology and genetics.
Why choose this course?
This HND level course introduces you the study of a variety of Biomedical Science disciplines including microbiology, cellular pathology, immunology, haematology and genetics that will help you understand the essential role of the Biomedical Scientist and begin to build a link between diagnosis and treatment of disease.
The course takes place at an institution where your fellow students are undertaking various related programmes of study in a wide variety of medicine and Healthcare Science related subjects. As such you will mix and learn with students with a wide variety of interests and experience providing the opportunity for cross-subject interaction and learning.
Additionally the course provides the opportunity for a 6 week work placement in a hospital or research laboratory providing essential work experience and employability skills. The course is structured to allow you to develop and succeed, regardless of your academic background and experience.
What happens on the course?
Your first year will provide you with a sound grounding in all basic science subjects and includes topics such as the form and function of the human body, disease biology, cell biology and genetics plus microbiology and immunology.
You will then progress to examine human physiology, molecular pathology, and the biology and investigation of disease also undertaking practical sessions.
Exam type
A levelA level:
CD Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
56 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MM Grades / Points required
T Level:
P Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Equivalent experience. We can consider applicants with other qualifications or relevant experience so if you do not have 56 UCAS points, please make sure you outline this experience within your personal statement. This can also be assessed through an alternative assessment route such as an academic essay.
Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (56 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at pass, 18 level 3 credits must be in Science and achieved with a minimum pass).
BTEC QCF Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science
Pass (D or E on the core)
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