
Applied Biosciences HND
Course Overview - Applied Biosciences HND
Applied biosciences explores life at all levels from chemicals, molecules and cells to organ systems, laying the foundation for a career in human health and disease.
This course explores advanced practical skills and expands on concepts such as thermodynamics, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. You’ll discover infectious diseases and how they affect people on personal and public levels. You’ll have the opportunity to focus on human physiological systems and the mechanisms of the major causes of morbidity, mortality and sickness absence, which will include exploring cut...
Applied biosciences explores life at all levels from chemicals, molecules and cells to organ systems, laying the foundation for a career in human health and disease.<br/><br/>This course explores advanced practical skills and expands on concepts such as thermodynamics, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. You’ll discover infectious diseases and how they affect people on personal and public levels. You’ll have the opportunity to focus on human physiological systems and the mechanisms of the major causes of morbidity, mortality and sickness absence, which will include exploring cutting-edge genetic screening procedures. By using scientific journals, you’ll further develop the critical skills of academic writing and data presentation — the principles of good scientific writing and data presentation will also be examined.<br/><br/>This Higher National Diploma (HND) follows the curriculum for Years 1 and 2 of the Applied Biosciences BSc (Hons) degree course.<br/><br/>For the most up-to-date information about course modules, sandwich years or part-time learning, please visit our website.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
CU Coventry
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Course Code
112C
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
80
Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification, including a Science based subject.
Access to HE Diploma
M:15
The Access to HE Diploma to include 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Science Units. Plus GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A* - C including Maths and English.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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