Students have the option to either study the HNC (18 months to 2 years) or the HND in Applied Biology (3 years).  The HNC is a Level 4 qualification aiming to equip individuals with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to succeed in employment in biologically-based industries.  The HND contains Level 4 and 5 modules and provides a more comprehensive specialist study package relevant to individual vocations and professions in which learners are working in, or intend to seek employment in, the biological sciences and their related industries.