A Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND over 18 months with laboratory, cell biology, immunology and clinical chemistry modules, leading to the BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences.
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BCAS CampusAwarded by
Pearson
The Higher National Diploma in Applied Science (Biology) is a Pearson BTEC Level 5 qualification offered at BCAS Campus in Colombo. It runs for 18 months over four semesters on weekdays and is delivered in a hybrid format, with practicals and examinations held on campus. BCAS describes it as equivalent to the first two years of a university degree. The modules include fundamentals of laboratory techniques, fundamentals of chemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology, analysis of scientific data and information, molecular biology and genetics, biochemistry of macromolecules and metabolic pathways, infectious diseases and diagnosis, immunology, medical microbiology, clinical chemistry, histology and haematology, regulation of quality assurance and quality control, and a research project. The listed ladder is Diploma in Bioscience after O/Ls, this HND after A/Ls, and then the BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences top-up. The page also mentions a dedicated lecture panel, an easy payment plan and a convenient study mode.
GCE A/L with two passes in the Biology or Biotechnology stream in one sitting, plus six passes at GCE O/L.
An acceptable standard in English.
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Level
higher-national-diploma
Duration
1.5 Years ยท full-time
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Not specified
Fees
On request
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