You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.
Develop your knowledge of biological sciences with this full two-year Higher National Diploma (HND). You'll explore key areas of science while building the practical, analytical and research skills needed for a career in the science sector or further study at university.
Source Material Overview
Cell Biology
Anatomy and Physiology
Microbiology and Chemistry
Data Handling and Scientific Communication
Research and Analytical Skills
Assessment Methods
Career and University Progression
Throughout the course, you'll study subjects including cell biology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology and the fundamentals of chemistry. You'll develop your understanding of how biological systems work and learn how scientific knowledge can be applied in practical and professional settings.
You'll also develop your research and analytical skills, learning how to handle scientific data and communicate your findings clearly. These skills will help prepare you for further study and a range of roles within the science sector.
Whether you're continuing your education, returning to study or looking to develop your existing skills, this course will help you build your scientific knowledge and take the next step towards your career goals.
The HND is available for students who wish to progress from a HNC at Cheshire College. If you have obtained your HNC from another institution or have had a gap in your studies your application will be reviewed to ensure you have previously undertaken a combination of units that is complimentary to our HND programme.
We welcome an application profile that meets one of the following:
and:
The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.
You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.
There is funding available for eligible students.
Do I pay this fee?
Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.
Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.
Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.
Biologists examine the structure, behaviour and relationships of living organisms. Their work helps improve environmental management, medicine and scientific knowledge.
Biologists examine the structure, behaviour and relationships of living organisms. Their work helps improve environmental management, medicine and scientific knowledge.
Degrees you could enter:
Develop your knowledge of biological sciences with this full two-year Higher National Diploma (HND). You'll explore key areas of science while building the practical, analytical and research skills needed for a career in the science sector or further study at university.
Source Material Overview
Cell Biology
Anatomy and Physiology
Microbiology and Chemistry
Data Handling and Scientific Communication
Research and Analytical Skills
Assessment Methods
Career and University Progression
Throughout the course, you'll study subjects including cell biology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology and the fundamentals of chemistry. You'll develop your understanding of how biological systems work and learn how scientific knowledge can be applied in practical and professional settings.
You'll also develop your research and analytical skills, learning how to handle scientific data and communicate your findings clearly. These skills will help prepare you for further study and a range of roles within the science sector.
Whether you're continuing your education, returning to study or looking to develop your existing skills, this course will help you build your scientific knowledge and take the next step towards your career goals.
You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.