Course summary
This one-year higher education vocational qualification has units that are related to applied biology. You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic situations, activities and demands in the biological sciences. You will focus on a particular area and develop a range of specialist skills and knowledge.
Modules
You will study: Mandatory units: Cell biology Biochemistry of macromolecules and metabolic pathways Physiology of cellular systems in animals Laboratory techniques for applied biology Analysis of scientific data and information Specialist units: Neurophysiology and homeostatic control of the human body Molecular biology and genetics The immune response system Infectious diseases Medical microbiology Human health and nutrition Food molecules, additives and their roles Ecological principles and their application Chemistry for the applied biologist Biodiversity, conservation and threats Plant physiology and environmental adaptation Work-based experience Personal and professional development Employability skills.-
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:
- TBC0
- Institution code:
- W65
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - A* - C
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £5000 | Year 1 |
| England | £5000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5000 | 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.
Sponsorship information
Please see this link for more information on Financial Support: https://www.west-thames.ac.uk/help-and-support/financial-support
Provider information
West Thames College
London Road
Isleworth
TW7 4HS