Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Subjects Allied to Medicine
Bachelor's degree
In Hereford, Hatfield and Hertford
Description
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Bachelor's degree
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4 Years
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The Extended Science Degree is designed as a preparatory year to enable you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills you need to progress to the first year of many of our science Degrees:
You don’t need to decide which course you will progress to at this point. Your tutor will support you with making a decision and supporting you through the application of progression. Progression is dependent on achievement. Please note that some courses have specific academic and non-academic requirements in order to progress such as an interview and/or satisfactory DBS. Please contact us to find out which requirements apply to which course.
You may choose from the following progression routes:
With the exception of Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, and Nutrition, progression requires a formal interview, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and a pass in occupational health.
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About this course
When you complete your chosen degree you may apply for jobs/ further training in the industry/ service of your choice. Your career options will depend on your chosen degree from subjects including: Applied Biology, Pharmaceutical Science, and Nutrition. Some examples of eventual careers are: scientific work in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry; environmental science; teaching; management; and in the food industry and retailers.
Made up of at least one A Level (A2), BTEC National Award or equivalent
GCSE: Grade 4/C at English Language, Mathematics and Science
Why choose this course?
This programme is an ideal alternative route to higher education as it prepares you for progression to a suitable Honours degree at the University of Hertfordshire.
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Subjects
- Nutrition
- Pharmacology
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Physiology
- Project
- Biomedical
- GCSE Mathematics
- GCSE Physics
Course programme
The initial year is taught at North Hertfordshire College, Oaklands College, Hertford Regional College, and West Herts College. You will be taught over two semesters (A and B). In semester A, you will study three core modules in addition to either Mathematics for Scientists or Mathematics. In semester B you will study one core module and choose three optional modules depending on the honours degree you intend to progress to when you complete your Extended degree.
On successful completion of the initial year you will continue on to your degree studies at the University of Hertfordshire.
You will study 1 year at the college and progress onto the University of Hertfordshire for another 3 years (full-time) – 4 years total. Or you will study 1 year at the college and progress onto the University of Hertfordshire for another 4 years (sandwich or MPharm) – 5 years total
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Module
- Introductory Biology
- Introductory Chemistry
- Introductory Physics
- Individual Project
- Introductory Biology - WHC
- Introductory Chemistry - WHC
- Introductory Physics - WHC
- Individual Project - WHC
- Introductory Biology - HRC
- Introductory Biology - OAK
- Introductory Chemistry - HRC
- Introductory Chemistry - OAK
- Introductory Physics - HRC
- Introductory Physics - OAK
- Individual Project - HRC
- Individual Project - OAK
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Statistics
- Mathematics for Scientists
- Mathematics
- Advanced Mathematics
- Applied and Environmental Biology
- Mammalian Physiology
- Mathematics for Scientists - WHC
- Applied and Environmental Biology - WHC
- Mammalian Physiology - WHC
- Chemistry - WHC
- Mathematics - WHC
- Advanced Mathematics - WHC
- Physics - WHC
- Statistics - WHC
- Mathematics for Scientists - HRC
- Mathematics for Scientists - OAK
- Mammalian Physiology - HRC
- Mammalian Physiology - OAK
- Applied and Environmental Biology - OAK
- Chemistry - HRC
- Chemistry - OAK
- Mathematics - HRC
- Mathematics - OAK
- Advanced Mathematics - HRC
- Advanced Mathematics - OAK
- Physics - HRC
- Physics - OAK
- Statistics - HRC
- Applied and Environmental Biology - HRC
- Statistics - OAK
Additional information
Fees 2021
UK Students
Full time
£6165 for the 2021/2022 academic year
EU Students
Full time
£6165 for the 2021/2022 academic year
Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Subjects Allied to Medicine