Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Applied Sciences (Biotechnology)
Course Details
Awarding Body
Pearson BTEC
Duration
Weekday 20 Months | Weekends 22-24 Months
Entry Requirements
Students have the option to follow a unique Dual Qualification in Science and Technology leading to a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons) degree from a QS top 200 ranked University.• Two passes for G.C.E. Advanced Level examination AND Credit (C) pass for English at G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination
OR
• Credit (C) pass for English at G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination with a recognized Diploma qualification (e.g. AIC Plus Program)
OR
• Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Applied Science
BTEC HND Subject Outline
Semester 1
• Fundamentals of Chemistry
• Scientific Data Handling Approaches and Techniques
• Personal and Professional Development for Scientists
• Cell Biology
• Fundamentals of Chemistry
• Scientific Data Handling Approaches and Techniques
• Personal and Professional Development for Scientists
• Cell Biology
Semester 2
• Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques
• Anatomy and Human Physiology
• Managing Environmental Resources
• Regulation and Quality in the Applied Sciences (Pearson-set)
• Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques
• Anatomy and Human Physiology
• Managing Environmental Resources
• Regulation and Quality in the Applied Sciences (Pearson-set)
Semester 3
• Analysis of Scientific Data and Information
• Biotechnology Techniques
• Biochemistry of Macromolecules and Metabolic Pathways
• Molecular Biology and Genetics
• Analysis of Scientific Data and Information
• Biotechnology Techniques
• Biochemistry of Macromolecules and Metabolic Pathways
• Molecular Biology and Genetics
Semester 4
• Applied Sciences Research Project (Pearson-set)
• Industrial Microbiology
• Science Laboratory Management
• Applied Sciences Research Project (Pearson-set)
• Industrial Microbiology
• Science Laboratory Management
Fees
Course Fee
LKR 580,000
*Special Scholarship Offer
LKR 580,000
*Special Scholarship Offer
University Fee
GBP 340
GBP 340
Program Objectives
The BTEC HND in Applied Sciences (Biotechnology) is an enhanced Life Sciences program designed to meet the needs and 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 (Medical, Food, Environmental and Industrial) Chemistry for Biology, Bio Chemistry, Genetics etc. and it is delivered through a balanced mixture of academic study & practical course works and projects.Progression Opportunities
The BTEC HND in Applied Sciences (Biotechnology) is a professional as well as an academic pathway for students who are seeking to obtain higher qualifications up to degree level. Students have the option to follow a unique dual qualification in Science and Technology leading to a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons) degree from a QS top 200 ranked University.
Pathway to Further Education and Career Opportunities
• Genetic Engineer
• Biomedical Scientist
• Biochemist
• Research Scientist
• Laboratory Manager
• Biomedical Scientist
• Biochemist
• Research Scientist
• Laboratory Manager
• Life Scientist
• Pharmaceutical Scientist
• Environmental Scientist
• Diagnostic Technician
• Lecturer in the field of Applied Sciences
• Pharmaceutical Scientist
• Environmental Scientist
• Diagnostic Technician
• Lecturer in the field of Applied Sciences
Recognition
• Recognized by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (OFQUAL) in England.
• Recognized by many worldwide universities listed in the BTEC Pearson website.
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons) Degree is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) Sri Lanka, WES Canada, WHED and IAU
• Recognized by many worldwide universities listed in the BTEC Pearson website.
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons) Degree is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) Sri Lanka, WES Canada, WHED and IAU
