Biology HND/HNC degrees in All England

10 universities offer 15 HND/HNC courses. To get the best results for hnd/hnc biology degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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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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The best aspect of my university experience has been the supportive learning environment and access to diverse academic and professional opportunities. The teaching staff are approachable and knowledgeable, and the university provides useful resources that help students develop both academically and professionally. Studying in a diverse community has also helped me grow in confidence and cultural awareness. The most challenging aspect has been balancing academic responsibilities with part-time work and managing living costs, especially as an international student. While support services are available, clearer guidance on financial support, employability opportunities, and tailored support for international students would further improve the overall experience. Overall, the university is a great place to study, and enhanced support in these areas would make the student experience even stronger.

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Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation - HNC
calculator icon 56 ucas points clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Animals: inside and out
  • Diversity of Life
  • Ecology
  • Wildlife Conservation
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Anglia Ruskin University

1 biology courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 83rd
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I love the support and population diversity. No discrimination and lovely place. The improving part, should be the student housing. They should be available during weekends. Can in Friday evening and now had to wait till Monday but they are nice. Also be price a bit much that chelmfords campus . I’ll let you on if I notice another thing cause I’m new here

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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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From my perspective of being a student at coventry university id like to say how good the physical location and quality of all the facilites are. the design, layout, and ease of access for botth the engineering building and the library are excillent, student life here is great too, i currently live in a rental-based accommodation with 4 people, and it works quite well. Personally I couldnt fault the university with anything as I believe it is perfectly equipped to fullfil all its students needs.

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Applied Biosciences - HND
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  • Applied Cell Biology
  • Chemistry for Biosciences
  • Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
  • Introduction to Microbiology
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Applied Biosciences - HNC
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  • Applied Cell Biology
  • Chemistry for Biosciences
  • Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
  • Introduction to Microbiology
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New College Swindon University Centre

1 biology courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
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Wiltshire College and University Centre

1 biology courses
star rating 4.3
3 reviews
SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
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Despite the Covid restrictions in place during the first year, I have had a great experience and am looking forward to returning in September. The lessons have been worthwhile and have inspired me to continue working on a portfolio throughout the summer. The tutors have been very supportive of the class and have years of experience in the fields they teach; our year was the first to be taught this course at Wiltshire College so I'm sure it'll be even better for the next year. The facilities available to students in Chippenham and Student Council SSLC team are good.

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University Centre Peterborough

1 biology courses
star rating 5.0
6 reviews
EASTERN ENGLAND
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As a UCP alumni and now studying elsewhere I can compare small and large institutions and a small university such as UCP has much to offer over larger universities. Having people know who you are outside of your course, having support from teaching and support services without complicated processes, learning over your set days allows you to plan around this time so other commitments can fit. The course material is aimed at what the industry is looking for with practical applications alongside theoretical study giving you options for employment or further study. The staff not only support but work to create independent study and research skills. I enjoyed the sites and its facilities for being compact and easy to get around.

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University Centre Reaseheath

1 biology courses
star rating 3.0
3 reviews
NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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It is a clean campus with lovely views and great tutors that are genuinely helpful and understanding. There are lots of clubs that you can join according to your interests and posters with information on to get help and support, which I think it very good to have visible. The selection of courses are fantastic and you can find out about them with ease from the website or staff as they are all friendly and very nice to speak with about concerns or questions. The smoking areas are a mess and over crowded with younger students that can quite literally get away with pretty much anything, they get a verbal warning and that's it. From verbal abuse to things being thrown at you to being shoved hard, they get away with it to outright bulling I have seen in front of me within these areas is alarming. Getting on the bus at the end of the day feels like a appointment with a near death experience as the naughty kids fights to get to the back of the bus, again pushing, shoving and elbowing is common practice, and for some reason none of them can just keep a seat belt on. But, when it comes to safe guarding it is sadly extremely lacking I have (and others) have had issues with other students sending inappropriate images or messages, even with proof and an email from the police they are still in attendance. I never got any follow up or help with this. I find this disappointing and disheartening as it does make me feel less safe on campus as though any issues will not be dealt with in a firm professional manner.

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Cornwall College

2 biology courses
star rating 2.5
2 reviews
SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
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Queen Mary University of London

2 biology courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 30th
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WUSCA ranking: 21th
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My experience at uni has been mostly positive. The course is engaging and the practical elements make it more interesting. Many lecturers are supportive and the facilities are helpful for studying. However, communication and organisation could sometimes be improved, as information can occasionally be unclear or late. Overall, it’s been a good place to learn and gain experience

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  • Basic Pathology
  • Cancer Biology
  • Cancer Prevention and Screening
  • Genomic Approaches to Cancer
  • Molecular Diagnostics and Therapeutics
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  • Biological Therapies
  • Cancer Biology
  • Cancer Pharmacology
  • Dissertation
  • Drug Development
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Bedford College Group

3 biology courses
star rating 2.5
2 reviews
EASTERN ENGLAND
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