25May
UndergraduateCourse summary
The Access to HE department has a long history of promoting academic skills and preparing students for higher education. This level 4 HNC in Applied Science (Biology) will allow students to progress onto a range of HE courses related to biological and biomedical sciences, but also allow students to progress to employment. The course is run from our Centre of Excellence for Medical Sciences City Labs campus located on Oxford Road in Manchester. Students will develop practical lab skills as well as building their academic skills and profile in subjects such as data handling, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry. The course spans one year, after which there may be the opportunity to progress to level 5 courses such as HND Applied Science, or employment.
Modules
Fundamental lab techniques Scientific Data Handling Approaches and techniques Regulation and quality in the applied sciences (External). Cell biology Fundamentals of Chemistry Anatomy and Human Physiology Fundamentals of biochemistry Medical Microbiology.
Assessment method
At UCEN Manchester, you will benefit from small class sizes so there will always be opportunities to ask questions and collaborate with your peers and lecturers. Your studies will be guided by experienced lecturers who will employ a range of assessment methods such as group projects, presentations and reports. The course has a significant practical element, which will allow you to develop your analytical, numerical and technical skills that are valued by employers in the field of Applied Science.
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
- Course code:
- CC11
- Institution code:
- M10
- Campus name:
- St. Johns Centre
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
UCEN Manchester is unable to consider international applications due to UKVI regulations.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
UCEN Manchester
Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2WH