HND Applied Biological Science: Biomedical Route
Apply now for our dynamic two-year HND course with a strong emphasis on biomedical laboratory work that complements a detailed study of scientific theory and with innovative biotechnology practices.
Featuring hands-on learning, you'll perfect vital laboratory skills highly sought after by employers. Explore biological, biomedical, chemical and physical sciences, unlocking a range of employment prospects for Forth Valley graduates.
Through your committed participation in this programme, you will develop the skills sought after in a well-trained laboratory technician. The course provides you with excellent preparation for direct employment in research and technical support work in biomedical microbiological, pharmaceutical and food science industrial laboratories.
You can progress to a wide range of bioscience university courses, such as Biomedical Science, Biomolecular and Food Science degree programmes.
Uncover a vast array of subjects and develop practical lab skills, including:
- molecular DNA technology: covering cloning, RNA extraction, cDNA library synthesis, PCR, and Real-Time PCR
- key aspects of microbiology: exploring micro-organisms, clinical microbiology, infection, and cellular microbiology
- immunological techniques: understanding antibody production in vivo and their use in diagnostics and research
- in-depth knowledge of protein structure and function: keeping proteins in their native states, specific binding, and proteomics
- biomedical pathology: investigating pathological factors related to medical conditions like anaemias, cardiovascular disorders, and liver diseases
- human metabolism: including the role of enzymes, and carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism
- biomedical investigations: techniques used in medical laboratories for disease diagnosis and patient management
- cellular signalling: exploring what happens when errors in signalling occur
- common techniques used in biochemical laboratories: such as spectrophotometry, enzyme assays, chromatography, and electrophoresis
Year 1
- Lab Skills for Science Industries
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Maths
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology DNA and Genetics
- Biotechnology
- Human Body Structure and Function
- Graded Unit
Year 2
- Biomedical Pathology
- Biomedical Investigations
- Cellular Signalling
- Human Metabolism
- Applied Sciences Graded Unit 2
- DNA Molecular Techniques
- Microbiological Techniques
- Immunological Techniques
- Protein Structure and Function
- Mathematics for Science
- Quality and Health & Safety Systems in Science Industries
- Animal and Plant Cell Culture: An Introduction
- Instrumental Techniques
- Research Scientist
- Scientific Technologist
- Microbiologist
- Biomedical Scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Protein Scientist
- Molecular Biologist
- Chemical Engineer
- Process Engineer Analytical
- Industrial Laboratory Technician
Forth Valley College has formal articulation links in place for entry into Year Three of with the following degree programmes:
- BSc (Hons) Biology at the University of Stirling
- BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience- University of the West of Scotland
- Bsc (Hons) Applied Bioscience with Zoology - University of the West of Scotland
- BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation - University of the West of Scotland
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science - Abertay University
- BSc (Hons) Nutrition - Queen Margaret University
- BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences - Open University
- BSc (Hons) Immunology/Immunology and Pharmacology/Pharmacology/Physiology - University of Aberdeen
- BSc (Hons) Food Biosciences - Glasgow Caledonian University
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science - Glasgow Caledonian University
- BSc (Hons) Cell and Molecular - Glasgow Caledonian University
- BSc (Hons) Microbiology - Glasgow Caledonian University
- BSc (Hons) Pharmacology - Glasgow Caledonian University
- BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences- Heriot-Watt University
- BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular Biology) - Heriot-Watt University
- BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Human Health)- Heriot-Watt University
- BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Microbiology) - Heriot-Watt University
Please note articulation links are subject to change and do not guarantee a place on any university course. Students can still apply for entry to Year One or Two of many of these degree programmes and should check with individual universities for more detail. Each institution will have specific entry requirements.
