Course Overview

The FdSc in Practical Life Sciences is a program that will support you to develop an understanding of the essential practical and theoretical elements, within many areas of biological science, which are needed within the industry. The course offers opportunities to study a range of practical and theoretical topics related to biomedical and bioscience topics. This qualification provides an essential broad base to the theoretical knowledge and practical experience needed for the laboratory science industry. It offers an opportunity for you to follow a career in many areas of industrial science where key practical skills development and understanding are necessary. The course targets progression into an industrial science career and supports those already employed in a biological scientist role seeking further training and development. Biological scientists can be employed in a variety of types of technical work, such as veterinary and biomedical diagnostics, nutrition, laboratory analysis, research and development, and environmental impact analysis.

General Eligibility

80 UCAS tariff points

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.