HND Applied Biological Sciences

Year 1

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

Year 2 

Applied Sciences Graded Unit 2
DNA Molecular Techniques
Microbiological Techniques
Immunological Techniques
Protein Structure and Function
Mathematics for Science
Animal Biology
Plant Biology
Ecology and Ecosystems
Quality and Health & Safety Systems in Science Industries
Animal and Plant Cell Culture: An Introduction
Mathematics for Science 1
Instrumental Techniques

•         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.

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

BSc (Hons) Biology at the University of Stirling 

BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience- University of the West of Scotland
Bsc Hons) Applied Bioscience with Zoology - University of the West of Scotland
BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation - University of the West of Scotland
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science - Abertay University
BSc (Hons) Nutrition - Queen Margaret University
BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences - Open University
BSc (Hons) Immunology/Immunology and Pharmacology/Pharmacology/Physiology - University of Aberdeen
BSc (Hons) Food Biosciences - Glasgow Caledonian University
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science - Glasgow Caledonian University
BSc (Hons) Cell and Molecular - Glasgow Caledonian University
BSc (Hons) Microbiology - Glasgow Caledonian University 
BSc (Hons) Pharmacology - Glasgow Caledonian University 
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences- Heriot-Watt University
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular Biology) - Heriot-Watt University
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Human Health)- Heriot-Watt University
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Microbiology) - Heriot-Watt University

Please note articulation links are subject to change and do not guarantee a place on any university course. Students can still apply for entry to Year One or Two of many of these degree programmes and should check with individual universities for more detail. Each institution will have specific entry requirements.

Entry Requirements 

One of the following:

NC Applied Science Level 6
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 September 2016, 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