Applied Science Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Course Overview - Applied Science Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Are you fascinated by the human body and how it works? On this degree, you will develop your understanding of biology and chemistry fundamentals such as how the human body functions in health and disease. You will gain an appreciation of healthcare systems and technologies as well as organic and inorganic chemistry, theoretical and practical application of analytical chemistry, at the same time as studying how matter behaves at the atomic and molecular scale in physical chemistry. You will learn about the immune system and develop microbiological techniques and discover the principl...
Are you fascinated by the human body and how it works? On this degree, you will develop your understanding of biology and chemistry fundamentals such as how the human body functions in health and disease. You will gain an appreciation of healthcare systems and technologies as well as organic and inorganic chemistry, theoretical and practical application of analytical chemistry, at the same time as studying how matter behaves at the atomic and molecular scale in physical chemistry. You will learn about the immune system and develop microbiological techniques and discover the principles of biomedical science.\
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This Foundation Degree ensures that you are well prepared to make a difference in the scientific industry. You will develop specific skills for your industry including good laboratory practice, good manufacturing practice, control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) assessments, health and safety policies including compliance to ISO9001 standard, Human Tissues Act, standardisation and calibration, as well as quality assurance.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A73-J29
Institution Code
N23
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Applied Science, Biology or Chemistry
UCAS Tariff
Applied Science, Biology or Chemistry
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 6.0, offer-merit: 3.0, offer-pass: 36.0
Applied Science, Biology or Chemistry
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths and English
Scottish Advanced Higher
Applied Science, Biology or Chemistry
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applied Science, Biology or Chemistry
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applied Science, Biology or Chemistry
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Applied Science, Biology or Chemistry
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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