Applied Science HNC
Telephone: 01792 284098 Email: he@gcs.ac.uk
Overview
This two year Higher National Certificate course provides individuals working in the chemical and related industries with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to succeed in employment. Learners will develop a range of skills, techniques and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
Key information
One of the following:
- Access to HE Diploma - Pass
- A Level - DD
- BTEC L3 Extended Diploma - PPP
- BTEC L3 90-Credit Diploma - MM.
Applied Sciences (Chemistry Pathway)
First year
- Unit 1: Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques (Mandatory)
- Unit 2: Scientific Data Handling Approaches and Techniques (Mandatory)
- Unit 7: Inorganic Chemistry (Mandatory)
- Unit 8: Organic Chemistry (Mandatory).
Second year
- Unit 3: Regulation and Quality in the Applied Sciences (Pearson - set)
- Unit 9: Physical Chemistry
- Unit 64: Work Based Investigation
- Unit 73: Environmental Pollutants and Water Testing.
Progression on to an undergraduate degree in applied chemistry or a related area.
Course costs
£2,100* a year.
For information on financial support - including tuition fee loans - please visit www.studentfinancewales.co.uk.
Additional fees
- Travel to and from College, or placement
- Photocopying, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
- Printing and binding
- Gowns for graduation ceremonies.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
Student may be able to gain recognition for previous learning.
*Please note that the tuition fees stated are subject to increase for future years of study.