HNC Applied Biological Sciences

• Lab Skills for Science Industries
• Cell Biology
• Chemistry
• Maths
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• DNA and Genetics
• Biotechnology
• Human Body Structure and Function
• Graded Unit 

• Research Scientist
• Scientific Technologist
• Microbiologist
• Biomedical Scientist
• Biotechnologist
• Protein Scientist
• Molecular Biologist
• Chemical Engineer
• Process Engineer Analytical
• Industrial Laboratory Technician 

On successful completion of this course students may progress onto a related degree programme. 

• BSc Applied Biological Science Year Two (Falkirk Campus) 

Forth Valley College has formal articulation links in place for entry into Year Two of the following degree programmes: 

• BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare - University of Aberdeen 
• BSc (Hons) Biochemistry - University of Aberdeen 
• BSc (Hons) Biology - University of Aberdeen 
• BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences - University of Aberdeen 
• BSc (Hons) Ecology - University of Aberdeen 
• BSc (Hons) Molecular & Cellular Biology - University of Aberdeen 
• BSc (Hons) Pharmacology - University of Aberdeen 
• BSc (Hons) Physiology - University of Aberdeen 
• BSc (Hons) Zoology - University of Aberdeen 
• MA (Hons) Education (Biology) - University of Aberdeen 
• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science - Robert Gordon University
• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science - Glasgow Caledonian
• BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences - Glasgow Caledonian
• BSc (Hons) Food Science - Glasgow Caledonian
• BSc (Hons) Pharmacology - Glasgow Caledonian
• BSc (Hons) Nutrition - Queen Margaret University
• BSc (Hons) Geography - University of the Highlands & Islands
• BSc (Hons) Marine Science - University of the Highlands & Islands
• BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences – University of Dundee
• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences – University of Dundee  
• BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences degrees – Heriot-Watt University
• BSc (Hons) Marine Biology - Heriot-Watt University
• BSc (Hons) Biology - Heriot-Watt University 
• BSc (Hons) Biology - Open University 
• BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences - Open University 

One of the following: 

• NC Applied Science Level 6
• Foundation Apprenticeship in Scientific Technologies and a further Higher at grade C or above
• An appropriate group of National Qualification units
• A minimum of two Highers at grade C or above (Preferably to include Biology and Chemistry) 

Additional Requirements: 

• Preference will be given to applicants with a strong science background 

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application.
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account.
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for 
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately 
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course 
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview 

If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk