HND Industrial Biotechnology

Year One 

• Graded Unit
• Fundamental Chemistry
• Mathematics for Science
• Statistics for Science
• Cell Biology
• Biotechnology
• Organic & Inorganic Chemistry
• Lab Skills 

Year Two 

• Physical Chemistry
• Graded Unit 2
• Instrumental Techniques
• Quality Health and Safety
• Chemical Engineering (Heat Transfer, Distillation, Fermentation, Chem Eng Principles)
• Advanced Level Chemistry 

• Laboratory Technician
• Research Scientist
• Process Operator 

• Industry 

Forth Valley College has formal articulation links in place for entry into year 3 of the following degree programmes:

• BSc (Hons) Brewing and Distilling - Heriot-Watt University 

Please note articulation links are subject to change and do not guarantee a place on any university course. Students should check with individual universities for more detail. Each institution will have specific entry requirements.

One of the following:

• Two Highers at grade C or above (which should include Biology, Chemistry or Maths)
• Successful completion of a relevant access course or an appropriate group of National Qualification units
• Applicants who do not meet this criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications, will be considered

Additional Requirements:

• Please note that selection will be made via a successful interview and group task

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