University of Hertfordshire

Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Sports (Hertford Regional College)

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Course overview

The extended science degree is designed as a preparatory year to enable you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills needed to progress onto the first year of many of our science undergraduate degrees. This course can be studied in various locations: Hertford Regional College Studying on this Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Sport, you will: Have the opportunity to progress onto one of the full degrees below at the University of Hertfordshire following successful completion of your initial year. Get to study at one of our four large, partnered, further education colleges (of your choice) while also being registered with the University of Hertfordshire which grants you access to double the facilities, including accommodation, learning resources, general science laboratorie

Key highlights

  • Preparatory year building knowledge and skills for science degree study
  • Progression onto a full University of Hertfordshire degree after success
  • Study at a partnered further education college of your choice
  • Access to both college and university facilities and learning resources
  • Use of general science laboratories and accommodation options

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — 48 UCAS points IB - 48 points with a minimum of 1 HL subject at grade 4 or above (with the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core).
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include Mathematics, English Language

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

  • Sports scientist
  • Sports therapist
  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Exercise physiologist
  • Sports development officer
  • Personal trainer

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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