Stow College

Biomedical Science: HND

This course will prepare candidates for an appropriate level of employment, in science areas such as research and industrial laboratories; biotechnology, chemical, microbiological, pharmaceutical, and environmental industries, and in particular NHS biomedical laboratories.  The main areas of study are in the Chemical and Biological Sciences and the programme has a heavy laboratory workload that helps build in the vocational skills required for progression. 

This is a two year programme.

The HND is suitable for applicants wishing to progress into employment or university.

(SCQF Level 7/8)

Entry Requirements

Two Highers - one must be Higher Chemistry, the other from Biology, Physics or Mathematics -at grade C or above, plus four standard grades or at credit level 1 or 2, or Intermediate 2 grades at A or B.

If you don't have Higher Chemistry, please consider NQ Applied Science (Higher level - Year 2)      

Course Content

Chemistry; Computer Applications; Statistics; Cell Biology; Biochemistry; Microbiology; Immunology; DNA and Molecular Techniques; Genetics DNA: Structure & Function; Quality & Health & Safety in Science Industries; Presentation Skills.

Further info can be found at: www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/26059.html