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Applied Biology HNC
Course Overview - Applied Biology HNC
If you are interested in a career in health or in the science industries, HNC Diploma in Applied Biology will allow you to develop the skills, knowledge, understanding and personal qualities required to work in a biologically-based field, and will equip you to progress to an undergraduate degree or further professional qualification in applied biology or a related area. The HNC course leads to a stand-alone Level 4 qualification. However, successful learners may be offered the opportunity to engage in a further year of study in order to achieve the level 5 Higher National Diploma .
If you are interested in a career in health or in the science industries, HNC Diploma in Applied Biology will allow you to develop the skills, knowledge, understanding and personal qualities required to work in a biologically-based field, and will equip you to progress to an undergraduate degree or further professional qualification in applied biology or a related area. The HNC course leads to a stand-alone Level 4 qualification. However, successful learners may be offered the opportunity to engage in a further year of study in order to achieve the level 5 Higher National Diploma .
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
01/2026
Campus
Wakefield College
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C110
Institution Code
W08
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64
UCAS tariff points from A Levels or a Level 3 diploma in a related subject. Or An Access course. GCSE Grade C or above in English Language (or equivalent qualification) is required.
Access to HE Diploma
P:45
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
Full level 3 qualification in a biology related subject, access to Higher education diploma and a satisfactory interview.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at A* - C (or new grade 9-4), including English Language at grade C (or new grade 4), and Maths at grade B (or new grade 6)
A level
B,B,C
Core and Additional Science at grade B/B, or separate sciences at grade B/B/C, including grade B in Chemistry.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £7,400 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £9,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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