HND Applied Bioscience
    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 16,000 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 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.

    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 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.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 50
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 78

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 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.

    HND Applied Bioscience

    Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

    Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Edinburgh