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ABERDEEN COLLEGE COURSE DETAILS

Successful completion of this course will allow students to gain entry* into:

* Conditions may apply

Entry Requirements:

This course is suitable for those with Highers, or have studied at Higher level or who have successfully completed the Level 6 NC Applied Sciences College course. For those returning to education, life skills and experience in the workplace may allow entry subject to availability.

It is further important to understand that this course requires candidates to study in depth both chemistry and life sciences.

Description:

This is a wide-ranging course covering the theoretical and practical aspects of biological and chemical sciences. It is intended both for those candidates wishing to find employment in the science industries, or to progress to further (degree level) study. The course is broadly equivalent to the first two years of a science degree programme in chemical or life sciences. The course structure covers essential scientific knowledge and principles in sciences, and also includes a large amount of training in essential practical skills and modern instrumentation. On completion of the HND, candidates are able to gain direct entry to 3^rd year on a range of University Degree programs.

The course is also available to be taken on a part-time basis, and is suitable for those currently employed at technician level in scientific fields.

Who is the Course for?

This is a wide-ranging course covering the theoretical and practical aspects of biological and chemical sciences. The course and also includes a large amount of training in essential practical skills and modern instrumentation of direct relevance to local and national emploers. It is intended both for those candidates wishing to find employment in the science industries, or to progress to further (degree level) study, where direct entry to 3rd year degree progams is available on a range of courses.

How will I be Assessed?

This course is mainly assessed on a continuous basis and does not include an external end of course examination. Each unit is assessed separately, and for most of the science units this wil take the form of a single end of unit test, and assessed practical activities. For certain units, essays, presentations, and case studies will also be required.
The Graded Units are undertaken in College, but will be sent to SQA for final moderation. Candidates who pass a Graded Unit will be awarded an A, B or C grade for that unit.