Applied Sciences Foundation Year with a placement sandwich

As a student you will benefit from our passionate, research-active staff. They are on hand to offer guidance and support throughout the course, operating an ‘Open Door’ policy to ensure you receive the support you need. From the outset we help you develop the skills to become a confident, enquiry-based learner.

 

Learning and teaching methods across the course are designed to provide a transition from Level 3 qualifications to those essential for access to specific science-based BSc degree courses. The accumulation of knowledge and understanding, laboratory, IT and other key transferable skills are embedded throughout the course.

 

You will be assessed via a range of methods including formal examinations, open book tests, written laboratory reports, problem-solving exercises and assignments, essays, oral presentations, literature surveys, project work, poster presentations, electronic submissions and formative assessment.

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

 

Foundation year

 

• AP0306 -Scientific and Numeracy Skills (Core,20 Credits)
• AP0307 -Practical Skills in Science (Core,20 Credits)
• AP0308 -Inspirational Science (Core,20 Credits)
• AP0309 -Research and Science Communication Project (Core,20 Credits)
• AP0310 -Introduction to Biology (Optional,20 Credits)
• AP0311 -Introduction to Biomedical Sciences (Optional,20 Credits)
• AP0312 -Introduction to Chemistry (Optional,20 Credits)
• AP0313 -Introduction to Food Science and Nutrition (Human Nutrition) (Optional,20 Credits)
• AP0314 -Introduction to Forensic Science (Optional,20 Credits)
• AP0315 -Introduction to Sport and Exercise Nutrition (Optional,20 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

80 UCAS Tariff points

 

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level,BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

 

Subject Requirements:

 

There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

 

GCSE Requirements:

 

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

There are no additional requirements for this course.

 

International Qualifications:

 

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

This course is specifically designed to inspire and support your progression onto one of our applied BSc science degree courses. On successful completion of the course you will have gained sufficient knowledge and experience to decide which scientific career path is the right one for you and have the relevant entry criteria to move onto it. You will have the range of essential skills both analytical and practical, plus assessment experience which means that you will be confident to progress on to the full degree of your chosen career path.

 

The transferable skills that you will gain in the course are also relevant to and valued by employers. These include critical thinking, effective group work, data-mining through use of electronic and classical sources of information, record-keeping, problem solving, independent learning and the communication of ideas to various audiences.