Science

Extended Science Degree

Introduction

Click here to apply on UCAS for Extended Degree in Science - Biomedical and Healthcare Science

Click here to apply on UCAS for Extended Degree in Science - Geography and Environmental Science

Click here to apply on UCAS for Extended Degree in Science - Psychology

Extended Degree Science is a one-year programme to prepare you for university. This course focuses on teaching you the fundamentals of applied science in your chosen specialism allowing you to develop your understanding and helping you to reach an exciting range of innovative career paths.

The course is designed as a preparatory year enabling you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills you need to progress to the first year of a University of Hertfordshire undergraduate degree. After working in our industry-standard lab you’ll be prepared to step on to a full degree in your chosen discipline.

Each module that you study is designed and taught by subject specialists with industry experience giving you the opportunity to gain current and relevant industry knowledge and understanding. This equips you with the core lab skills and industry specific interpersonal skills required to be successful on your chosen undergraduate degree pathway.

We have a range of high-level, specialist facilities including a UV visible spectrophotometer, DNA PCR machine and a gel electrophoresis analysis kit. In addition to this we have a state of the art Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) allowing you to carry out industry specific practical’s.

Each lecture encompasses not only module specific theory and practical knowledge but is designed to also support the development of you your IT, numeracy and communications skills.

Find the programme specification and course fact sheet for Extended Degree in Science – Psychology on the University of Hertfordshire website by clicking HERE

Find the programme specification and course fact sheet for Extended Degree in Science – Biomedical and Healthcare Science on the University of Hertfordshire website by clicking HERE

Find the programme specification and course fact sheet for Extended Degree in Science – Geography and Environmental Science on the University of Hertfordshire website by clicking HERE

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  89703

• Entry Criteria

  48 UCAS points including a Grade C/4 in GCSE English, GCSE Maths and GCSE Science.

  Applications are also welcomed from mature applicants who are considered on the basis of employment experience in addition to formal qualifications.

• What will I study?

  Extended degrees in Science have different pathways including:

  Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Biomedical and Healthcare Science

  Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Geography & Environmental Sciences

  Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Psychology

  Depending on your chosen route, you will cover topics relevant to your desired degree path.

• What can I do next?

  By the time you complete the course you’ll be ready to progress to an undergraduate Honours programme at the University of Hertfordshire.

  Potential subjects include;

  • BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult)

  • BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child)

  • BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

  • BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)

  • BSc (Hons) Midwifery (Pre-registration)

  • BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

  • BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science

  • BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging

  • BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology

  • BSc (Hons) Social Work

  • BSc (Hons) Dietetics

  • BSc (Hons) Nutrition

  • Master of Pharmacy

  • BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science

  • BSc (Hons) Pharmacology

  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

  • BSc (Hons) Biological Science

  • BSc (Hons) Biochemistry

  • BSc (Hons) Psychology

  You can take this specialist knowledge and apply it to a diverse range of work environments. Skills and knowledge developed make you a desirable candidate for a range of employment opportunities.

• Fee Info

  Course Fee: £6,165.00

How to Apply