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HNC

British  

abbreviation

  1. Higher National Certificate; a qualification recognized by many national technical and professional institutions

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The skills Caitlyn picked up with Paul helped her secure a place at Ayrshire College where she is studying for an HNC in photography.

From BBC

Luisa did not have the Highers needed to study earth science so went to college to do an HNC which helped her to get into university.

From BBC

HNC makes up about 5% of all cancers worldwide and 3% of all malignancies in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health.

From Science Daily

There are about 640,000 cases of HNC per year, resulting in about 350,000 deaths worldwide, mainly in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations and underserved communities.

From Science Daily

“HNC is a critically important hurricane protection and ecosystem restoration structure, and we are thrilled to have identified a way to expedite its construction,” said Chip Kline, the agency’s chairman.

From Washington Times