Are you passionate about science, but lacking the appropriate qualifications to move straight onto a science degree? This course can help you decide upon and access your chosen degree pathway.
The course is designed to provide fundamental scientific knowledge and skills, to give you experience in a range of science fields before you choose your ultimate degree destination. These areas include Biology, Chemistry, Food Science and Forensic Science, establishing your laboratory skills, basic numeracy skills, data handling, ICT and study skills. Many of our students report that...
Are you passionate about science, but lacking the appropriate qualifications to move straight onto a science degree? This course can help you decide upon and access your chosen degree pathway.<br/><br/>The course is designed to provide fundamental scientific knowledge and skills, to give you experience in a range of science fields before you choose your ultimate degree destination. These areas include Biology, Chemistry, Food Science and Forensic Science, establishing your laboratory skills, basic numeracy skills, data handling, ICT and study skills. Many of our students report that, having completed this foundation course, they feel more confident and much better prepared to begin their chosen degree.<br/><br/>This foundation year will allow you to hit the ground running in your chosen career path . With successful completion you can automatically progress on to one of our 10 full-time, accredited science degrees:<br/>(list updated April 2016)<br/><br/>BSc (Hons) Biology<br/>BSc (Hons) Biology (Biotechnology)<br/>BSc (Hons) Biology (Human Neurobiology)<br/>BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science<br/>BSc Chemistry<br/>BSc Criminology and Forensic Science<br/>BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutition<br/>BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition (Human Nutrition)<br/>BSc (Hons) Forensic Science<br/>BSc (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Nutrition
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Y002
Institution Code
N77
Points of Entry
Year 1
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