Higher National Certificate of Applied Sciences (Biology)
Hounslow, United Kingdom
Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Sciences (Biology) at The London College offers applied learning to prepare students for further study or employment. It develops practical skills, scientific knowledge and sector understanding, emphasizing environmental sustainability, food and nutrition and polymer recyclability. The programme supports progression to Honours degrees in Biology, Environmental Sciences or related fields. The London College is an established independent higher education provider in Greater London with around 1000 students.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can enter or progress in laboratory support, environmental monitoring, food science, quality control, research assistance or continue to university for Honours study.
Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Sciences (Biology) is aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning.
Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals provide a wide-ranging study of the Applied Sciences sector and are designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in Applied Sciences or related fields. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of the Applied Sciences sector, Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Applied Sciences give students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training in Applied Sciences related fields.
The objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Applied Sciences are as follows:
- to equip students with the Applied Sciences skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global Applied Sciences environment
- to provide students with opportunities to address contemporary Applied Science issues facing the sector, and society at large, with particular emphasis on environmental sustainability, food and nutrition and polymer recyclability
- to provide opportunities for students to enter or progress in employment in the Applied Sciences, or progress to higher education qualifications such as an Honours degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences or a related area.
