Course contact details
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Email:info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk
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Bedford College Group
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Bedford
MK42 9AH
Applied Science (Biology)
- HNC
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- September 2025
- Undergraduate
- Bedford College
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
This course will equip students with the Applied Sciences skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global Applied Sciences sector. It provides education and training for a range of careers in Applied Sciences.
You will benefit from smaller group sizes and you will have access to industry standard labs and equipment.
Careers:
Technician Scientist, Laboratory Technician, Research Technician, Science Technician
You will be able to top-up to a full degree at a University.
Modules
Core units:
Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques
Scientific Data Handling Approaches and Techniques
Regulation and Quality in the Applied Sciences
Cell Biology
Fundamentals of Chemistry
Anatomy and Human Physiology
Specialist units:
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Microbiological Techniques
Assessment method
Assignments
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Bedford College
Study options
- HNC • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- September 2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- AP02
- Institution code:
- B23
- Campus name:
- Bedford College
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Bedford College Group has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- AP02
- Institution code:
- B23
- Campus name:
- Bedford College
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
A pass at a relevant level 3 qualification or 32-48 UCAS points.
Students should also hold English and Maths at GCSE grade 4 or above (or level 2 functional skill).
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- You will be required to have an interview with a member of the Science team
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
*Fees subject to change
£35 trip fee
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