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Applied Science (Biology) at London South Bank University - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

London South Bank University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

What food is good for you? Why is blood red? How is disease transmitted? How do animals reproduce? What molecules are in your food? How does the environment work? If you are asking questions like this and have a keen interest in biology, this course could be just for you. This one-year Level 4 qualification in Biology is an advanced, technical qualification delivered in a supportive Technical College environment with contemporary facilities. It provides practical skills and theoretical knowledge that meet the needs of employers in a modern science industry; it prepares you for employment at technician or professional level in research and industrial laboratories, including NHS laboratories. Gaining this industry-led qualification not only provides you with a direct route to Higher Education, including direct entry to some local university’s second year Bachelor of Science degrees, but also equips you with the specialised scientific knowledge and skills needed to fast-track your career progression in Biology and related disciplines such as health sciences.

Modules

You will study three core units: • Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques • Scientific Data Handling Approaches and Techniques • Regulation and Quality in the Applied Sciences And three specialised mandatory units: • Cell Biology • Fundamentals of Chemistry • Anatomy and Human Physiology You will also study two further specialist units which could include: • Fundamentals of Biochemistry • Microbiological Techniques

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:
001C
Institution code:
L75
Campus name:
London South Bank Technical College (LSBTC) Nine Elms
Campus code:
N

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

Read fees and funding information at http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Applied Science (Biology) at London South Bank University - UCAS