Applied Science

Wigan and Leigh College
Undergraduate HND Full-time 2 Years

UCAS Points

80 points

About this course

Applied Science is designed to provide students with the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to build a successful career in the Science sector. By developing your abilities, this nationally-recognised qualification will provide you with the strong foundations needed to progress within higher education or take your first steps towards your professional career in Science.

Modules include: Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Data Handling Approaches and Techniques, Regulation and Quality in the Applied Sciences, Cell Biology, Fundamentals of Chemistry, Anatomy and Human Physiology, Analysis of Scientific Data and Information, Applied Science Research Project, Biochemistry of Macromolecules and Metabolic Pathways, Immunology, Principles of Ecology and their applications, Genetic Analysis, Microbiological Techniques, Stem Cell Biology.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 80 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3111 Laboratory technicians
2119 Natural and social science professionals
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
2112 Biological scientists
2162 Other researchers, unspecified discipline
2152 Environment professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Leigh
Scheme
Undergraduate