Venues

Langside Campus

Content

This intense and fascinating two-year HND Biological Sciences course has a strong emphasis on biomedical laboratory work, helping you to develop the skills expected of a well-trained laboratory technician.

You’ll cover units in everything from chemistry and cell biology to research, statistics and even quality and health and safety in the science industries. This will give you excellent preparation for a role in research and technical support work in biomedical microbiological, pharmaceutical and food science industrial laboratories.

Subjects include:
Chemistry; Cell biology; Microbiology; Microbiological techniques; DNA and genetics; DNA molecular techniques; Human body structure and function; Laboratory skills; Research projects; Statistics and Maths; Human metabolism; Immunological techniques; Cellular signalling; Protein structure and function; Quality, health and safety systems in science industries.

Entry Requirements

Higher Biology (or Human Biology) or Chemistry (Foundation Apprenticeship Scientific Technologies is accepted in place of Higher Chemistry) plus National 5 English, Maths and Biology or Chemistry (whichever is not held at Higher) at A or B; or NQ Applied Science (Level 6); or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6. Interview.

Direct year 2 entry is based on having completed an appropriate 15 credit HNC Applied Sciences. Please contact the college to discuss further.

Progression Routes

2nd or 3rd year entry to a range of relevant degree courses. Employment in related industry.