Overview
Is this the course for you?
What food is good for you? Why is blood red? How is disease transmitted? How do animals reproduce? What molecules are in your food? How does the environment work? If you are asking questions like this and have a keen interest in biology, this course could be just for you.
This one-year Level 4 qualification in Biology is an advanced, technical qualification delivered in a supportive Technical College environment with contemporary facilities.
It provides practical skills and theoretical knowledge that meet the needs of employers in a modern science industry; it prepares you for employment at technician or professional level in research and industrial laboratories, including NHS laboratories.
Gaining this industry-led qualification not only provides you with a direct route to Higher Education, including direct entry to some local university’s second year Bachelor of Science degrees, but also equips you with the specialised scientific knowledge and skills needed to fast-track your career progression in Biology and related disciplines such as health sciences.
Please note: this course is subject to final awarding body approval and validation. Please apply as normal. For more information contact Lambeth College.
Why Biology at LSBU?
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- Study this course at the new London South Bank Technical college (LSBTC) in Nine Elms, London’s buzzing Zone 1.
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- This is a practical, work-based course designed in partnership with businesses across London and co-developed with London South Bank University.
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- You will be taught in a realistic work environment with access to industry-driven laboratories and digital learning spaces and get to perform experiments with real-world applications, using industry-standard equipment, and be taught how to scientifically analyse your results.
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- You can visit local projects and workplaces as part of your course as well as benefit from wider services and support at London South Bank University.
| ModeFull-time | Duration1 year | Start dateSeptember | Application code5820 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
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Entry Level Requirements
Want to start your course this September? call 0800 923 8888 for entry requirements.
You will need the following:
- 5 GCSE qualifications at grade A*-C or 9-4 (to include Maths and English and science related subjects), and
- A Levels CC, in science related subjects (64 UCAS points) or,
- BTEC Extended National Diploma MPP or,
- Access to HE Diploma 48 credits or,
- Level 3 Apprenticeship in related subject or,
- Equivalent level 3 qualification (64 UCAS points)
If you do not meet the entry criteria above, we also review any previous skills, knowledge or experience you have gained outside of your education and are happy to talk through any extenuating circumstances you feel relevant.
If English is your second language and you have not undertaken your final two years of schooling in English, you must demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.
Visit UCAS for guidance on the tariff.
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Missing English and Maths qualifications?
If you do not have the required English and Maths qualifications needed to satisfy the entry requirements for this programme, we have courses available at our partner College that you can take to upskill in these areas. Find out more at South Bank College.
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£7500
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Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.
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Higher National Certificate in Applied Sciences (LSB Technical College) (FT) - Year 1
UK fee: £7500 International fee: £ AOS/LSBU code: 5820 Session code: 1FX02
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| Mode Full-time | Duration 1 year | Start date September | Application code 5820 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
| Mode Full-time | Duration 1 year | Start date September | Application code 001C | Application method UCAS |
The course will build sector-wide knowledge tied to practical skills in evidence-based practice, personal research, self-study, directed study and workplace learning and experience.
You will develop your understanding of key concepts, principles, and practices in biology, alongside developing your independent, critical thinking skills through a mixture of group and individual work. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the analytical skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress your career or study in biologically based industries.
You will study core units:
- Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques
- Scientific Data Handling Approaches and Techniques
- Regulation and Quality in the Applied Sciences
- Cell Biology
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Anatomy and Human Physiology
- Fundamentals of Biochemistry
- Microbiological Techniques
Careers
What to expect from your career
You will develop your understanding of key concepts, principles, and practices in biology, alongside developing your independent, critical thinking skills through a mixture of group and individual work. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the analytical skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress your career or study in biologically based industries.
After successfully passing the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Applied Sciences, you may wish to consider progressing a Higher National Diploma in Applied Biology or alternative courses at university. You may also consider one of London South Bank University’s degree courses (additional qualifications may be required).
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Teaching and Assessment
How will you be assessed?
Assessment is continuous throughout the course, with a combination of written assignments, external examination, practical tasks (both in the laboratory and in the field), presentations, time constraint assignments.
The assessment is criterion-referenced, and all units will be individually graded as ‘pass,’ ‘merit’ or ‘distinction.’
Both oral and written feedback will be provided during your course to help improve and monitor performance.
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