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Course options
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Qualification
HND - Higher National Diploma
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Location
Falkirk Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
18-AUG-25
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Duration
2 Years
Course summary
Biotechnology uses living organisms and systems to make products for a range of uses, including biofuels, agriculture and pharma products. This HND develops the study of biology, chemistry and process engineering in an industrial biotechnology context.
Forth Valley College has formal articulation links in place for entry into year 3 of the following degree programmes:
- BSc (Hons) Brewing and Distilling – Heriot-Watt University
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science - Glasgow Caledonian University
- BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience - University West of Scotland
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Health - University West of Scotland
- BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation - University West of Scotland
- BSc(Hons) Microbiology - University of Strathclyde
- BSc(Hons) Pharmacology and Microbiology - University of Strathclyde
- BSc(Hons) Immunology and Microbiology - University of Strathclyde
- BSc (Hons) Biochemistry and Microbiology - University of Strathclyde
Further advice for full-time applicants:
• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
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£ 8,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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Campus address
Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education, Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, Falkirk, FK2 9AD, Scotland