Higher Certificate Science in Applied Biology or Applied Chemistry

The Higher Certificate in Science provides students with a grounding in scientific knowledge and skills. There is an emphasis on practical skills with more than 50% of the course dedicated to practical classes, students gain essential laboratory and analytical skills. The course is designed to provide graduates with theoretical knowledge and understanding, and the practical skills necessary to pursue technical careers in a modern scientific environment in the areas of industrial chemistry, pharmaceutical manufacture, scientific instrumentation, quality control, food science and technology.