Planit


Applied Biological Sciences

Forth Valley College

Venues

Falkirk Campus

Content

This course brings together plant and animal biology as well as biotechnology industrial practices. There is a strong emphasis on the development of good laboratory skills through practical work, lectures and case studies.

Content:
Applied Sciences Graded Unit 2; DNA Molecular Techniques; Microbiological Techniques; Immunological Techniques; Protein Structure and Function; Mathematics for Science; Animal Biology; Plant Biology; Ecology and Ecosystems; Quality and Health & Safety Systems in Science Industries; Animal and Plant Cell Culture: An Introduction; Mathematics for Science 1; Instrumental Techniques.

Entry Requirements

HNC Applied Sciences.

Progression Routes

Year 3 of a related degree course

Start Date

August

Qualification

HND

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Science

SCQF Level

8

Career Sectors

Biology

Chemistry and Materials Science

Food Science and Technology

Mathematics and Statistics

Physics

Science General