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FdSc Applied Science

Start Date: 7th September 2026

Length 2 years
Study Full-Time
Location Rye Hill Campus

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Are you fascinated by the human body and how it works? On this degree, you will develop your understanding of biology and chemistry fundamentals such as how the human body functions in health and disease. You will gain an appreciation of healthcare systems and technologies as well as organic and inorganic chemistry, theoretical and practical application of analytical chemistry, at the same time as studying how matter behaves at the atomic and molecular scale in physical chemistry. You will learn about the immune system and develop microbiological techniques and discover the principles of biomedical science.

This Foundation Degree ensures that you are well prepared to make a difference in the scientific industry. You will develop specific skills for your industry including good laboratory practice, good manufacturing practice, control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) assessments, health and safety policies including compliance to ISO9001 standard, Human Tissues Act, standardisation and calibration, as well as quality assurance.

Entry requirements

64 UCAS points

You may be invited to a discretionary interview.

If you are a current Newcastle College student and successfully meet the published Level 3 entry criteria in an appropriate subject[s], you will be guaranteed a place on this course.

Applicants are normally expected to have achieved grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths and English Language or the Level 2 equivalence (i.e. Functional Skills or Adult Literacy/Numeracy).

At Newcastle College University Centre we welcome applications from students studying new T-Level qualifications.

Further details on our entry requirements can be found here.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will achieve a Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Applied Science (awarded by NCG).

What will I learn?

Year One and Two:

Cell Biology
Anatomy and Human Physiology
Laboratory Skills
Introduction to Biotechnology
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Scientific Data Handling and Analysis
Personal Development
Academic Development
Work Related Learning
Immunology and Microbiology
Biomedical Sciences
Physical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Professional Development
Work Based Learning

How is the course taught?

Practical laboratory sessions
Online study
Independent study
Work-based projects
Group projects
Classroom sessions
Lectures

How am I assessed?

Essays
Presentations
Reports
Peer assessments/poster sessions

Work Experience

You will work towards Registered Scientist status by working with key staff who ensure they keep their industry experience up to date with industry visits and placements.

This degree is heavily enriched by local industry including activities such as trips and visits to different sized laboratories, as well as guest speakers from local companies (e.g. Proctor & Gamble, CPI).

Where can I progress?

Upon successful completion of this course, you could enter the workforce as a laboratory technician, healthcare scientist associate or medical laboratory assistant.