Earth Sciences with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Foundation Year Foundation Year • Optional
Placement year
Optional Placement Year • Study Skills and Research • Fundamentals of Chemistry • Organisms and their Environments • Introduction to Earth and Environmental Sciences
Key highlights
- Foundation year builds core scientific knowledge before degree-level study
- Optional placement year offers practical industry experience
- Foundation modules include Fundamentals of Chemistry and Study Skills and Research
- Introduction to Earth and Environmental Sciences module grounds later study
- Organisms and their Environments module covers ecological principles
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 72 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD (At least one of the following subjects Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, but will consider other sciences and…
- A-level: DDD — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD (At least one of the following subjects Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, but will consider other sciences and mathematics (o…
- T-level: Pass — to include in Science
- BTEC: MMP — …sciences and mathematics (or equivalent qualification) T Level: Pass in Science BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however, if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and Engli…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Geologist
- Environmental consultant
- Hydrogeologist
- Geotechnical technician
- Engineering geologist
- Environmental scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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