Solihull College & University Centre
UCAS Code: AS01 | Higher National Diploma - HND
Entry requirements
A level
Must be in a relevant subject such as Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics disciplines.
Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject such as Science or Biology. Achieving a minimum of 60 credits with 45 at level 3 with an overall Merit profile.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must be in a relevant subject such as Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics disciplines.
T Level
Must be in a relevant subject such as Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics disciplines.
UCAS Tariff
Must be in a relevant subject such as Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics disciplines.
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About this course
After completing a Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND), students can progress directly into employment and / or commit to progression routes to degree-level study.
The selected specialist pathways (Biology, Biotechnology) are designed to support progression into relevant occupational areas or on to degree-level study. The pathways are referenced against professional body standards and meet the mandatory qualification requirements of the Level 5 Technician Scientist Higher Apprenticeship standard, providing apprenticeship status and progression to direct employment.
The skills offered as part of the Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND can provide graduates with the opportunity to work in many different areas of the Applied Sciences sector.
Modules
The following are the core units taught in the first academic year (2023-2024):
- Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques. BL, BT
- Scientific Data Handling Approaches and Techniques. BL, BT
- Regulation and Quality in the Applied Sciences. BL, BT
- Cell Biology. BL, BT
- Fundamentals of Chemistry. BL, BT
- Anatomy and Human Physiology. BL, BT
The following are the specialist units taught in the first academic year (2023-2024):
- Fundamentals of Biochemistry. BL, BT
- Microbiological Techniques. BL, BT
The following are the core units taught in the second academic year (2024-2025):
- Analysis of Scientific Data and Information. BL, BT
- Applied Sciences Research Project. BL, BT
- Biochemistry of Macromolecules and Metabolic Pathways. BL, BT
- Molecular Biology and Genetics. BL, BT
- Immunology. BL
- Biotechnology Techniques. BT
The following are the specialist units taught in the second academic year (2024-2025):
- Conservation and Biodiversity. BL, BT
- Specialist Scientific Techniques and Experimentation. BL, BT
BL: Specialist pathway: Biology.
BT: Specialist pathway: Biotechnology.
Assessment methods
Assessments are through a range of different coursework designed to develop academic and employability skills.
Examples of assessment may include any of the following:
- Unsupervised compilation of portfolios of scientific reports.
- Unsupervised e-assessment.
- Unsupervised coursework.
- Supervised experimental work.
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Extra funding
Solihull College & University Centre offer a Higher Education Bursary.
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