Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Biomedical and Healthcare Science (North Hertfordshire College)
University of HertfordshireNorth Hertfordshire 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 bachelor's degree courses
- Full-time study with college attendance just three days a week
- Course content informed by professional accreditation bodies
- 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
- Other qualification — Accepted T Levels: Healthcare Science; Health; ScienceGCSEGrade 4/C in English Language, Mathematics, and Science Students intending to progress to the MPharm degree require GCSE Mathematics, English Language and Double Science at grade 5 or equivalent. Students intending to progress to a nursing or midwifery degree require GCSE Mathematics, English Language, Science and two more subjects at grad…
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 £5,000Kurt Dannenberg Bursary
£1,000 (or share of)
Up to £1,000Professor Peter Lines Scholarship
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary
£3,000 (paid in the first year of study)
Up to £3,000The 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 Associate
- Pharmacist (after MPharm progression)
- Registered Nurse (after nursing degree progression)
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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