The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide graduates with a Higher Certificate in Bioscience which specialises in the knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the field of biological science or in a related field. This qualification provides students with skills which are required in the workplace to improve their overall productivity.

In addition to bioscience related subject knowledge, students are supported to develop graduate attributes that are essential skills to excel both at personal and professional levels. The combination of theory and practice results in well-rounded students, who on successful completion, are prepared to launch a career as aspiring scientists.

Above all, one of the exit level outcome is for graduates to be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key terms, concepts, facts, principles, and theories related to the field of biological science, as well as that of the subject specialisation areas and apply this knowledge to practice.