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Modern Biological Technologies (PDA)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Venues

UHI Perth

Content

Study three Biology units at SCQF level 7, to develop your theoretical knowledge and practical skills in Cell Biology, Microbiology and Biotechnology. This award is a qualification designed to address the practical laboratory skills needed for multi-skilled individuals within the science sector and includes the inter-personal skills required for the 21st century economy.

This course is for you if you have science qualifications at SCQF level 6 and are aiming to progress to further study in higher education, or those with experience in the biological science industry looking to upskill or reskill.

Entry Requirements

1 Higher in a science subject plus 3 subjects at National 5 including Biology.

Progression Routes

You may be able to progress from PDA Modern Biological Technologies to the following courses:
HNC Applied Sciences; HND Applied Science; BSc Bioscience; BSc Environmental Science.

Start Date

January

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Part time (day)

Course Length

6 months

Department

Science and Environment

SCQF Level

7

Website

www.uhi.ac.uk

Career Sectors

Biology

Chemistry and Materials Science

Food Science and Technology

Mathematics and Statistics

Physics

Science General