Applied Science (Biology) HNC

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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.

Want to study in the heart of London? With the Thames, Parliament and Tate Modern all within walking distance, you can't get more central than London South Bank University. <br/><br/>At LSBU, all courses are designed with employability in mind. You'll have access to career-relevant modules, professional placements and work simulated facilities, whatever you study. Advertising & Marketing students can work on live briefs, Midwives can learn to keep their cool in real working hospitals, and Forensic Scientists can present their findings in LSBU's very own Crime Scene Flat. <br/><br/>LSBU have also invested over £65 million in their Southwark campus. Expect cutting-edge facilities (including 31 specialist labs and studios), hundreds of dedicated study spaces and the LSBU Active Sports Centres. <br/><br/>Get in touch with LSBU today, to start your London adventure.