HND Applied Bioscience

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Key Facts

Program Level

Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

527D

Application Fee

GBP 25

Campuses

Barony

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000 / year

Next Intake September-2023

HND Applied Bioscience

About

Throughout this course you will develop a strong foundation in the biology and biochemistry of animals, plants and microorganisms and skills in the practical and laboratory techniques of importance to the bioscience sector. You will gain an understanding of measures to raise standards of animal welfare and protect against livestock epidemics as well as approaches to increase the efficiency and reduce the environmental impacts of agricultural systems.

You will develop specialist knowledge; understanding and
practical skills in animal and plant cell culture, immunotechnology
and DNA molecular techniques and learn skills in planning,
conducting and reporting on practical biological investigations.
You will gain an awareness of the many applications of biological
sciences in crop and livestock production and the wider food,
land and environmental sectors.

Disciplines

Animal and Biological Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2 Highers at CC to include Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Science.

Applicants should be able to offer National 5 (A-C) or equivalent pass in English (for literacy) and in Maths (for numeracy).

Entry into Year 2 is possible with an appropriate HNC.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000 / year

Application Fee

GBP 25

How to Apply

Those wishing to apply for college courses such as National Certificates (NC), National Progression Awards (NPA), Certificates and Diplomas, and Professional Development Awards (PDA) should do so via the SRUC website.

Find your course in our course catalogue. Under Apply now, select the correct campus, start date, and mode of study. You will then be taken into our online applications system.

It is also possible to download a paper application form, either as PDF or Word document. But your application will be processed more easily if it is entered online.