Entry requirementsEntry requirements Typical minimum entry qualifications for the course include: an appropriate BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in Science, GNVQ Advanced in Science, one 'A' Level pass in a Science subject. Any qualifications deemed to be equivalent to the above.
Academic titleHNC in Biomedical Science
Course descriptionGeneral information
The BTEC Higher National Certificate in Biomedical Science is a two year part-time course which provides an alternative to the first two years of the part-time degree in Biomedical Science. The course is closely linked with the corresponding degree pathway of the University of Greenwich and successful students may transfer at the end of their course to study for the award of BSc.
Course content
Stage 1:
* Fundamental Biology of Cells and Microbes
* Basic Chemistry for Life Sciences
* Practical & Study Skills
* Control Processes in Biology
* Introductory Biomedical Science
* Practical Unit.
Stage 2:
* Physiological Systems and Regulation
* Bioenergetics & Metabolism
* Laboratory Unit
* Biological Molecules
* Biology of Disease
* Laboratory Unit.
Teaching and assessment
Assignments, tests, essays and examinations.
Progression
Students progress to year 3 of the 5 year part time degree.