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Candidates must meet the following criteria:
Four passes at GCSE level Grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent (Level 2 Numeracy Essential Skills is not acceptable) and one of the following:
•At least one GCE A l...

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Candidates must meet the following criteria:
Four passes at GCSE level Grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent (Level 2 Numeracy Essential Skills is not acceptable) and one of the following:
•At least one GCE A level pass preferably in an appropriate subject (e.g. Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
•Equivalent Irish Leaving Certificate passes.
•Equivalent AVCE.
•A National Diploma in an appropriate subject.
•An equivalent relevant qualification
•An HNC in Applied Biology.

OR

•Provide evidence of ability to undertake the course through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). APEL is a process by which you may be awarded credits for learning that have been gained in the past and which is relevant to the course to which you have applied. It may also help you gain entry to a programme if you do not have the required entry qualifications. This may be certified or experiential learning. Please ask for additional information.


In the event of oversubscription to the course, places will be awarded using the UCAS points system.

Expand+Course Outline
The HND in Applied Biology prepares you for employment in the science industry and provides you with the opportunity to gain entry to relevant Degree programmes. The learning experience is a combination of laboratory based training, ...

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The HND in Applied Biology prepares you for employment in the science industry and provides you with the opportunity to gain entry to relevant Degree programmes. The learning experience is a combination of laboratory based training, field work, theoretical knowledge and e-learning. The programme incorporates a number of talks by experts from the industry and includes visits to industries, Queen's University laboratories, Ulster University laboratories, hospital laboratories and conservation areas.

Typically, weekly contact hours are scheduled for a minimum of 17 hours per week per semester. Student workload usually includes 2 to 3 assessments per module. Students are required to undertake between 3 and 5 self-study hours per week.

The teaching team are highly qualified with industrial and research experience, and some holding PhD degrees. The staff continually develop their professional skills by attending specialised training programmes.

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The HND in Applied Biology prepares you for employment in the science industry and provides you with the opportunity to gain entry to relevant Degree programmes. Successful completion of the HND will enable you to progress to...

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The HND in Applied Biology prepares you for employment in the science industry and provides you with the opportunity to gain entry to relevant Degree programmes. Successful completion of the HND will enable you to progress to further study on the first or second year of a Degree course. Recent students have progressed to the following Degree courses; BSc(Hons) Microbiology and Biological Science at Queen's University and Applied Biochemical Science.

It may also lead to BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy, BSc(Hons) Optometry and BSc(Hons) Radiography at Ulster University, or BSc(Hons) Applied Biological Sciences, BSc(Hons) Marine Biology, BSc Biotechnology (Year 3) at Ulster University and BSc(Hons) Environmental Science Degrees.

You may progress to employment in areas including laboratory work in hospitals, industry, schools/colleges or the Scientific Civil Service.

How Will The Course Make Me More Employable?
As well as gaining a Nationally Recognised Qualification, you will be encouraged to complete work placement during the academic year. Sponsoring by Sentinus may be possible. You will take part in employability skills workshops such as teamwork, innovation and problem solving.

You are encouraged to take up work placement in hospital labs, civil service labs, industries and educational sectors, which could be a part of the project for applied science module.