HND in Applied Biology - Course

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Bromley College of Further & Higher Education

Comments about HND in Applied Biology - Course - At the institution - Bromley - Greater London

• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements At least one GCE 'A' level pass in Chemistry or Biology, with a study of Biology and Chemistry to 'A' level plus supporting passes in GCE 'O' level or GCSE at Grade C or above, or CSE at Grade 1; A suitable BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in Science; GNVQ Advanced in Science; Equivalent qualifications at the discretion of BTEC, and subject to the recommendation of the programme director.
• Academic title
  HND in Applied Biology
• Course description
  General information
  
  A two year full time course leading to a Higher National Diploma awarded by University of Greenwich.  This programme is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in the biological sciences (e.g. ecology, food industry, water industry).
  
  Course content
  
  Year 1:
  
      * Fundamental Biology of Cells and Microbes
      * Basic Chemistry for Life Sciences
      * Skills for Science
      * Practical and Study Skills
      * Control Processes in Biology
      * Physiological Processes and Molecular Genetics
      * Biological Molecules
      * Ecological Studies
      * Practical Unit.
  
  Year 2:  
  
      * Physiological Systems and Regulation
      * Bioenergetics and Metabolism
      * Work Experience or Industrial Studies
      * Practical Unit
      * Project Cell Biology
      * Microbial Growth
      * Physiology and Environmental Microbiology
      * Practical Unit.
  
  Teaching and assessment
  
  Assessment is via assignments, practical work, phase tests and examination.

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