HND Applied Biological Sciences - 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
• Applied Biological Sciences: Graded Unit 2
• Mathematics for Science 1
• Animal Biology
• Plant Biology
• Quality and Health & Safety Systems in Science Industries
• Animal and Plant Cell Culture: An Introduction
• Instrumental Techniques
• Biotechnology: An Introduction

• Research Scientist
• Scientific Technician
• Laboratory Technician
• Microbiologist
• Haematologist
• Virologist
• Environmentalist

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 3 of with the following degree programmes:

• 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 1 or 2 of many of these degree programmes and should check with individual universities for more detail. Each institution will have specific entry requirements.

• HNC in Applied Sciences (15 credits) or related discipline for entry into year 2
• Applicants who do not meet this criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications will be considered

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