Overview

The BTEC HND in Applied Sciences is an enhanced Life Sciences program designed to meet the needs & challenges of the modern day industry. It is approved by Pearson Edexcel UK, making it an internationally recognized qualification. The course syllabus has extensive coverage on Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Biotechnology, Chemistry for Biology, Bio Chemistry, etc. and it is delivered through a balanced mixture of academic study & practical course works and projects.

Modules

• 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
• Managing Environmental Resources
• Personal and Professional Development for Scientists
• Analysis of Scientific Data and Information
• Applied Sciences Research Project
• Biochemistry of Macromolecules and Metabolic Pathways
• Molecular Biology and Genetics
• Biotechnology Techniques
• Industrial Microbiology
• Science Laboratory Management

Admission Requirements

GCE A/L three passes or IMC Foundation in Science (FIS) or equivalent qualification with an acceptable standard in English.

Career Opportunities

• Lecturer in the field of Applied Sciences
• Biomedical Scientist
• Biochemist
• Research Scientist
• Laboratory Manager
• Life Scientist
• Pharmaceutical Scientist
• Environmental Scientist
• Diagnostic Technician
• Public health advisor

Duration

18 Months

Contact Details

+94 773 088 840
www.imcedu.com
No 154 Havelock Rd, Colombo 00500