Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Biomedical and Healthcare Science (West Herts College)

University of HertfordshireWest Herts College, United Kingdom

Course overview

This biomedical science extended degree provides a direct pathway to a bachelor’s degree at the University of Hertfordshire, offering you the chance to progress onto a number of different undergraduate courses. The flexible structure allows you to study full-time while attending college just three days a week, making it easier to manage your schedule. Moderated by subject specialists and admissions tutors, the course is informed by professional accreditation bodies, ensuring the education you receive is of high quality and aligned with industry standards.

You will also have access to a virtual learning environment, where you can collaborate with fellow students and staff, as well as attend lectures and talks from industry experts. This course is not a foundation course and does not lead to

Key highlights

Direct progression pathway onto a range of undergraduate degrees
College attendance just three days a week while studying full-time
Content informed by professional accreditation bodies and industry standards
Moderated by subject specialists and admissions tutors
Virtual learning environment for collaboration with students and staff
Lectures and talks delivered by industry experts

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 48 — Text: Typical offer (UCAS points)48
A-level: DD — A Level: DD
International Baccalaureate: 48 — 48 UCAS points
BTEC: PPP — BTEC: PPP
T-level: 48 — 48 UCAS points
GCSE: 5 — to include Mathematics, English Language, Double Science, Science

Scholarships

Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)
£1,000 (or share of)
Jarvis Centenary Scholarship
£5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes
Up to £5,000
Kurt Dannenberg Bursary
£1,000 (or share of)
Up to £1,000
Professor Peter Lines Scholarship
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000
The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary
£3,000 (paid in the first year of study)
Up to £3,000
The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship
two students will be awarded £1,500 each
Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

Biomedical scientist
Healthcare scientist
Laboratory technician
Clinical research assistant
Pharmacist
Registered nurse

Cost of study

UK/Home: £6,400

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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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