What you will need
Candidates on this course will be expected to possess a laptop or similar device for use in class.
Why take this course?
This course is intended for those working at or looking to progress to technician level posts in life and analytical sciences industries, and consists of 6 credits of the HNC group award. The course structure covers a range of scientific principles and practices. This will allow you to develop essential hands-on skills and theoretical understanding – excellent preparation for progression towards further study or employment.
What you will experience
This is a wide ranging course covering the theoretical and practical aspects of chemical and biological sciences. The course also provides training in the operation and use of modern analytical instrumentation.
Key Facts
Candidates should have Higher Chemistry and Standard Grade Credit, National 5 or Intermediate 2 level Biology qualifications, but consideration will also be given to those with relevant work experience.
A Foundation Apprenticeship in any subject area will be considered equivalent as one unrelated Higher for entry to this course.
Additional costs
This course involves an additional SQA fee. Please see our Part-time Funding page for further information on costs.
Student Stories
Drew Burness
Science
HND Applied Sciences
“Lecturers have a wide range of industry experience and are very willing to share this with their students.”
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Sara Laverton
Science
HND Applied Sciences
“I’m really glad I did the 2 years first at College as I definitely feel better prepared. “
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Applications
Those applying for Year 1 of a part-time NC, HNC or HND level course will require pre-entry guidance before booking on to their course. Call or drop into your local Student Advice Centre, or by email studentadvice@nescol.ac.uk.
Register an interest
This course is currently unavailable. Please contact the Student Advice Centre for more information.
Please note that timetabling changes can often occur after the Part-time Course Guide is published, and as a result the printed version of the guide may not hold the most up-to-date information.
We therefore advise you that all start dates and times listed on the website are at all times accurate, and should be used as your main point of reference before booking your course.
If you take up a place on a College course, at the start of the course you will be asked to sign an enrolment form. In signing the form and/or taking up a place on a College course, you will enter into a contract with the College and be bound by the North East Scotland College Standard Terms and Conditions of Study. Copies of the Terms and Conditions are available for inspection on notice boards and at various locations throughout the College, at the College Reception, on the College website: nescol.ac.uk, or can be obtained on request from the Student Funding and Admissions Manager, North East Scotland College, Aberdeen City Campus, Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BN. Please note that courses are offered subject to (a) there being sufficient numbers of enrolments and (b) the availability of resources. The College reserves its right (i) not to run courses where the number of students is considered insufficient or where resources are unavailable and (ii) in certain circumstances, to refuse admission to an individual applicant.
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