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Initial Year for Extended Degree Science- BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE SCIENCE

  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
4 Campuses
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Course summary

The Initial Year of the Extended Degree Science - Biomedical and Healthcare Science, provides a good grounding in fundamental science including biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics along with specialised modules in healthcare, mammalian physiology, genetics and psychology. It is designed to allow students some flexibility to tailor their module choices to their interests and abilities, and relevance to their preferred degree programme. Students will progress to level 4 in a BSc (Hons) degree in one of nineteen programmes covering a broad range of biomedical sciences and healthcare professions.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • North Hertfordshire College
  • Oaklands College
  • Hertford Regional College
  • West Herts College

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
  • BSc (Hons) • Sandwich • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
B904
Institution code:
H36

University of Hertfordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Course code:
B904
Institution code:
H36

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Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Hertfordshire, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
DDE Most common
  1. BCC
  2. Highest grades
  3. DEE
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

99% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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