Science Extended Degree leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This programme is not available to international students. Instead, international students should apply for our international foundation programmes delivered by our International Study Centre on campus. For more information, please visit International Study Centre.
Ready to jumpstart your education in the sciences? Our Science Extended Degree leading to a BSc(Hons) degree aims to provide you with a solid foundational understanding of the four main disciplines of biology, chemistry, physics and maths. Throughout the one-year duration of this course, you’ll complete five modules in the following: On successful completion of this year (you must pass all five modules), you'll be able to continue onto the first year of your degree in the following science subject areas: Please note, many of the courses offered by the School of Applied Sciences are offered ‘with a research placement’.
If you wish to progress on to a ‘with research placement’ degree, you will be required to achieve an overall pass of at least 50 per cent. You may also be able to progress on to the first year of courses in health sciences, including Diagnostic Radiography, Midwifery and Physiotherapy, or onto professional courses elsewhere in the University such as Accounting or Law.****
Key highlights
- Foundation year covering biology, chemistry, physics and maths
- Five modules, all of which must be passed to progress
- Progression onto the first year of a range of science degrees
- Option to progress to degrees with a research placement
- Possible routes into Diagnostic Radiography, Midwifery or Physiotherapy
- Pathways also open to professional courses such as Accounting or Law
Entry requirements
- A-level: CDD — CDD at A Level . 80 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- UCAS tariff points: 80 — CDD at A Level . 80 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Pass — Pass in T Level with C grade on core.
- BTEC: MMP — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Laboratory Scientist
- Research Scientist
- Analytical Chemist
- Biomedical Scientist
- Diagnostic Radiographer
- Physiotherapist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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