Venues

Coatbridge Campus

Content

This course provides practical skills and theoretical knowledge that meet the needs of employers in a modern science industry; it prepares you for employment at technician or professional level in research and industrial laboratories, including NHS laboratories. Many students/prospective students use the HNC in Applied Sciences as a qualification for entry into university degree programmes.

Units may include:

Applied biochemical techniques; Fundamental chemistry: theory and laboratory skills; Laboratory skills for science industries; Applied science: graded unit 1; Cell biology: theory and laboratory skills; Biochemistry: Theory and laboratory skills; DNA and genetics: theory and laboratory skills; Human body: structure and function; Mathematics for science 1; Statistics for science 1; Personal and development planning; Scientific industries.

Entry Requirements

Higher Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry plus National 5 English and Maths at B. Or Foundation Apprenticeship (Laboratory Skills) plus Higher Biology (or Human Biology). Or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6. Interview.

Progression Routes

Year 2 of relevant HND course or degree course.