OVERVIEW

The BTEC HND in Applied Sciences is an enhanced Life Sciences program designed to meet the needs & challenges of the modern-day industry. It is approved by Pearson Edexcel UK, making it an internationally recognized qualification. The course syllabus has extensive converge on Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Biotechnology, Chemistry for Biology, Bio-Chemistry etc… and it's delivered through a balanced mixture of academic study & practical course works and projects.

BTEC HND in Applied Sciences guarantees your progression onto top-up studies at reputed UK & Australian Universities leading to BSc (Hons) Degree in Biomedical Science & Biotechnology.

Key Information:

• Duration: 18 Months (Full Time), 24 Months (Part-Time)

• Awarding Body: Pearson, UK

• Intakes: February, October

• Academic Year: 2020/2021

Entry Requirement:

–        G.C.E (A/L) in Bio/Tech Streams (2 passes) can enroll with pending results

–        Any recognized foundation

Career Outcome:

• The education and training of Biological Science who are employed at a professional level in a variety of types of laboratory work and in the other the related healthcare industry.

• Providing opportunities for the students to achieve a nationally recognized level four vocationally specific qualification.

• Providing opportunities for full-time learners to gain a nationally recognized vocationally specific qualification to enter employment as a laboratory technician or progress to higher education vocational qualifications such as a full or part-time degree in Bio-Medical Science/ Medical Science or related area.

• Providing opportunities for learners to focus on the development of higher-level skills in a practical and management context.

• Providing opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

Course Structure:

Semester 1

Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques

Cell Biology

Regulation and Quality in Applied Sciences

Anatomy & Human Physiology

Semester 2

Scientific Data Handling

Fundamentals of Chemistry

Microbiological Techniques

Managing Scientific Projects

Semester 3

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Biochemistry of Macromolecules and Metabolic Pathways

Drug Developments for Production

Science Laboratory Management

Semester 4

Biotechnology Techniques

Immunology

Applied Sciences Research Project

Infectious Diseases

Analysis of Scientific Data and Information

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