Course summary
Applied Science is the understanding of how organisms work and how living organisms can produce useful products. Get answers to questions like, why blood is red, how to grow bacteria, and if chocolate is good for you. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of biological theories and build skills needed to effectively apply them in a future scientific career. The course aims to give those with an interest in biological sciences the practical and theoretical skills to advance their career by developing technical competence through a number of hands-on activities and experiments.
Modules
Year One: Cell Biology* (15 credits) Biochemistry of Macromolecules and Metabolic Pathways* (15 credits) Physiology of Cellular Systems in Animals* (15 credits) Laboratory Techniques for Applied Biology* (15 credits) Analysis of Scientific Data and Information* (15 credits) Laboratory Management (15 credits) Molecular Biology and Genetics (15 credits) Project for Applied Science* (20 credits) Year Two: Infectious Diseases (15 credits) The Immune Response System (15 credits) Neurophysiology and Homeostatic Control of the Human Body (15 credits) Human Health and Nutrition (15 credits) Industrial Microbiology (15 credits) Chemistry for Applied Biologists (15 credits) Food Molecules, Additives and their Roles (15 credits) Work-based Experience (15 credits)
Assessment method
Written reports Oral presentations Practical Assessments Peer assessment Production of products Portfolio/Exhibitions
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
25Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
New City College (incorporating Havering College)
Ardleigh Green Road
Hornchurch
Hornchurch
RM11 2LL