Science Extended Degree leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)

Ready to jumpstart your education in the sciences? Our Science Extended Degree leading to a BSc(Hons) degree aims to provide you with a solid foundational understanding of the four main disciplines of biology, chemistry, physics and maths. <br/><br/>On successful completion of this year (you must pass all five modules that make up the course – see ‘Modules’ section), you can continue onto the first year of your degree in the following science subject areas:  <br/>• Biological Sciences ††† <br/>• Chemistry and Chemical Engineering † <br/>• Forensic Science  <br/>• Optometry †† <br/>• Pharmacy ††. <br/><br/>Please note, many of the courses offered by the School of Applied Sciences are offered ‘with a research placement’. If you wish to progress on to a ‘with research placement’ degree will be required to achieve an overall pass of at least 50 per cent. <br/><br/>†Progression onto Chemical Engineering BEng(Hons) is dependent on achieving a minimum pass mark of 60 per cent in the Maths and Physics module. Progression onto Chemical Engineering MEng is also dependent on achieving a minimum pass mark of 60 per cent in the Maths and Physics module, plus an overall pass mark of at least 70 per cent. <br/><br/>††Progression onto Optometry and Pharmacy is dependent on meeting stringent performance levels in the Science Extended Degree. You must pass all modules with an overall pass mark of at least 70 per cent. Plus at least 70 per cent in the Chemistry module and 70 per cent in the Maths and Physics module. You may also undertake an interview with the Optometry or Pharmacy admissions staff. <br/><br/>†††Progression onto Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) is subject to a pass in all modules with an overall pass mark of at least 50 per cent. <br/><br/>**Why study Science Extended Degree Leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree?** <br/>You could take the next steps towards achieving your goals by progressing onto the first year of a science degree. Your learning will take place in new £18.2 million facilities and state-of-the-art labs, and you’ll be supported by an Academic Skills Tutors and a Personal Tutor to help you get ahead in your studies. <br/><br/>This course will challenge you, open your mind to potentially new learning techniques and equip you with the scientific knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare you for your further studies. <br/><br/>**Global Professional Award** <br/>At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so, gaining valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. <br/><br/>†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees. <br/><br/>**Why Huddersfield?** <br/>Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.