Applied Sciences
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BSc (Hons) Applied Biological Sciences
The BSc Honours Degree in Applied Biological Sciences offers interdisciplinary training in areas that are key to contemporary biological science including animal and plant biology and biotechnology. Much of the focus is on cellular and molecular aspects of biological science with particular emphasis on the development of practical skills. This degree is taught jointly at Forth Valley College and the University of Stirling and benefits from the varied expertise located at both of these sites. The degree has also been developed with input from the Scottish Life Sciences employers’ community who recognise the need for highly skilled graduates. This degree will particularly appeal to those with a desire to develop a career in the biosciences industries, within healthcare and in biotechnology.
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HND Applied Biological Sciences
This course brings together plant and animal biology as well as biotechnology industrial practices. There is a strong emphasis on the development of good laboratory skills through practical work, lectures and case studies.
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NQ Access to Science - SCQF Level 5
This course will start you on the road to becoming a lab technician or studying science further. Using state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, this course provides valuable experience, knowledge and technical skills for working in a laboratory environment. There is a strong emphasis on the development of good laboratory skills through practical work, lectures and case studies. This course enables students to advance onto Highers and then HNC, HND or Degree level study and to secure employment in science-related industry sectors.
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NQ Access to Science - SCQF Level 6
Using state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, this course provides valuable experience, knowledge and technical skills for working in a laboratory environment. There is a strong emphasis on the development of good laboratory skills through practical work, lectures and case studies. This course enables students to advance onto HNC, HND or Degree level study and to secure employment in science-related industry sectors.
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