University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
If you are interested in a career in health or in the science industries, HNC Diploma in Applied Biology will allow you to develop the skills, knowledge, understanding and personal qualities required to work in a biologically-based field, and will equip you to progress to an undergraduate degree or further professional qualification in applied biology or a related area. The HNC course leads to a stand-alone Level 4 qualification. However, successful learners may be offered the opportunity to engage in a further year of study in order to achieve the level 5 Higher National Diploma .
Modules
You will study 5 mandatory units as part of your qualification studying topics such as Cells, Biochemistry, Physiology, Laboratory techniques and analysis. There are also 3 optional units which are subject to change but might include topics such as Human Health and Nutrition, and Chemistry for Biologists.
Assessment method
Practical lessons will take place in our modern, recently-built laboratory facilities. HOW YOU WILL LEARN You will be learning through a variety of methods including, lectures, discussion, class activities, individual activities, and laboratory practical work. Independent learning skills will be developed making use of up-to-date technology. HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED The course will be internally assessed. Each unit will typically be assessed through written assignments. These are likely to include tasks such as the write up of a practical investigation including a full analysis of results, short answer questions, research questions and occasionally an individual or group presentation.
How to apply
29Jan
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C110
- Institution code:
- W08
- Campus name:
- Wakefield College
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Those with previous experience or learning that is relevant may be eligible via our Accredited Prior Learning process for accreditation towards this course. Please enquire through our admissions team.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7400 | Year 1 |
| International | £9500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Wakefield College
Margaret Street
Wakefield
WF1 2DH