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HNC Bioscience
The HNC Bioscience develops the skills, knowledge and understanding candidates need for progression to higher education in biological sciences, or for employment or training at technical or support level in the land-based and bioscience industries.
Candidates will develop: an awareness of safe working practices; scientific and practical laboratory skills used by the bioscience industries; and a fundamental knowledge and understanding of cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry and environmental issues. They will also choose specialist options in animal science, plant science, soil science, biotechnology, and the production of crops for food or energy generation.
Candidates also develop the transferable skills of: study and research, planning, synthesis and evaluation.
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HNC Bioscience
The HNC Bioscience develops the skills, knowledge and understanding you need for progression to higher education in biological sciences, or for employment or training at technical or support level in the land-based and bioscience industries...Find out more
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Arrangements Documents
| Title: | HNC Bioscience |
| Code: | G8WV 15 |
| Date: | August 2010 (Version 2) |
| Download: | HNC Bioscience Arrangements Document (780 KB) |
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