Applied Biological Science HNC
Nottingham College
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £33003 | £35380 | £40536 |
25-75 percentile range | £27415 - £38863 | £27710 - £44237 | £31831 - £51154 |
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Course Description
If you’re passionate about the biological sciences, this Higher National Certificate course could be ideal. It is designed to provide you with a broad range of skills, knowledge, understanding and personal qualities required to work in a biological science-based field. This course is also suitable if you are currently employed in a relevant industrial sector and are seeking higher-level qualifications to develop further your career.
About the course
You’ll develop knowledge and understanding of biological theories and practice to be able to apply them in a variety of science-related industrial contexts.
HNC modules include:
- Cell Biology
- Laboratory Techniques for Applied Biology
- Analysis of Scientific Data and Information
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Chemistry for Applied Biologists
- Industrial Microbiology
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Work-based Investigation
New City Hub campus
The Life Sciences department is based at the college's new £58 million City Hub campus, near Nottingham train station. The campus features state of the art teaching and learning facilities, science laboratories, with a restaurant, cafe and performing arts venue.
Assessment
Units are assessed via a range of internally set and assessed assignments including: reports, case studies, oral presentations, practical assessments, individual project work, data analysis, research, investigation, problem-solving tasks and portfolios of evidence.
Qualification awarded
Pearson Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Sciences (Biology)
Bursaries
Your career and progression
From the HNC, you could progress on to our Higher National Diploma (HND) in Applied Sciences (Biology) or enter into employment.
If you continue onto the Level 5 HND, upon successful completion you could go into employment or progress onto a wide range of science-based top-up degree courses, such as a BSc (Hons) or to further professional study in applied biology or a related discipline.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Costs
Tuition Fees Applied Biological Science HNC
EU | £8250 | year 1 |
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England UK | £8250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £8250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £8250 | year 1 |
Wales | £8250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £8250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £8250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support.
Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application:.
Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About Nottingham College
Nottingham College is an education provider at both the further education and higher education level, and is among the largest colleges in the United Kingdom.
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Student composition of Nottingham College
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Total number of students enrolled at Nottingham College by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- postgraduates:
- Total:
- 0
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