Venues

Ayr Campus, Kilmarnock Campus, Kilwinning Campus

Content

This course focuses on biology and chemistry theory, but with the underpinning practical skills required to be a successful and employable scientist - be prepared to spend plenty of time in the lab conducting experiments and processing your results!

You will: look at fundamental chemistry; study the human body and its physiological processes; look at cell biology, including cell membrane, proteins and cellular communication; focus on the different types of micro-organisms; learn about the key aspects of biological molecules, enzymes and energy production within cells; look at biotechnology.

Entry Requirements

1 relevant Higher, preferably Biology, Chemistry or Human Biology; or Foundation Apprenticeship Scientific Technologies, or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6. Applicants with appropriate experience or other training may be accepted without formal qualifications. A place on the course is subject to an interview process.

Progression Routes

HND Biomedical Sciences or a degree course at university, through the college's articulation arrangements. You may also take up a technical level post in the NHS.