Biology HND/HNC degrees

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University of Wolverhampton

1 biology courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 84th
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WUSCA ranking: 34th
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Studying an online course at the University of Wolverhampton has been a fantastic experience. The course is well-structured and offers a range of resources that make learning both accessible and engaging. The platform is user-friendly, and there’s plenty of support available, from academic advisors to technical assistance, ensuring that students have everything they need to succeed. The flexibility of studying from anywhere allows for a good balance with other commitments, making it easier to manage time effectively. However, one area for improvement could be the addition of more online meetings with facilitators. This would give students more opportunities to engage in live discussions, ask questions in real-time, and interact with their instructors and peers. These sessions could enhance the sense of community within the online learning environment and make the overall experience even more interactive and supportive.

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Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation - HNC
calculator icon 56 ucas points clock icon 2 years part time
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Year 1
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Animals: inside and out
  • Diversity of Life
  • Ecology
  • Wildlife Conservation
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Coventry University

2 biology courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 70th
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WUSCA ranking: 28th
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The location of Coventry University Scarborough Campus is amazing. It is not as busy as the London and Coventry (Main) campuses, which makes it better for students to get more involved in their studies and students have easy access to the tutors and facilities on campus.

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Applied Biosciences HNC - HNC
calculator icon 64 ucas points clock icon 1 years full time
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Year 1
  • Applied Cell Biology
  • Chemistry for Biosciences
  • Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
  • Introduction to Microbiology
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Applied Biosciences HND - HND
calculator icon 80 ucas points clock icon 2 years full time
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Year 1
  • Applied Cell Biology
  • Chemistry for Biosciences
  • Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
  • Introduction to Microbiology
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SRUC Scotland's Rural College

3 biology courses
star rating 2.3
3 reviews
SCOTLAND
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Couldn’t be happier to have picked SRUC for veterinary nursing! It’s very practical based and really hands on which I love a lot. The lecturers are lovely and in our online (for now) lectures they make sure to try and keep us engaged and give us breaks as they know online learning can be a bit difficult and most of all they try to make it fun! If you’re looking to do veterinary nursing in Scotland I’d definitely recommend SRUC - you might be a bit hesitant at first since it’s out in the countryside and not a city but it’s definitely worth it for the practical learning than you receive on farm etc.

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Open University

1 biology courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
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It's great because you do everything when you have time. The coarse tells you how much time you will need and you fit it in around your circumstances. The OU library is available 24 hours a day so always someone to help no matter what the time. The forums always have someone up late or really early! The tutors provide excellent feedback and are quick to respond

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Biology (W89) - Diploma of Higher Education
clock icon 2 - 4 years distance/online
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Stage 1
  • Questions in science (S111)
  • Science: concepts and practice (S112)
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The University of Edinburgh

1 biology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 6th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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PGDE Biology (Graduates only)
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Activate Learning

1 biology courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Applied Science (Biology) HNC - HNC
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New College Swindon University Centre

1 biology courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
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Applied Sciences (Biology) - HND
calculator icon 48 ucas points clock icon 2 years full time
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University of Strathclyde

2 biology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 24th
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WUSCA ranking: 7th
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The university has a great capability to translate academic research into practice, especially in life sciences area. The Institute of Biomedical Sciences has experimental cancer medicines manufacturing unit that in cooperation with Cancer Research UK is generating a great impact by introducing new innovative and personalized medicines for cancer care.

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  • Education Studies; Professional Values
  • Professional Learning Through Enquiry
  • Professional Skills
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EKC Group

1 biology courses
star rating 1.0
1 review
SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
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Animal Biology and Wildlife Conservation - HND
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UHI is a fantastic university for distance learning courses. The support that they provide is assuring, teachers are helpful and knowledgeable, and the intended learning outcomes are very clearly outlined from the very start. Accordingly, I enthusiastically recommend studying the PG distance learning courses through the UHI!

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Wildlife and Conservation Management - HNC
calculator icon 21-24 ucas points clock icon 1 year full time
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Bioscience - HNC
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