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Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Physical Sciences

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2025
  • Undergraduate
North Hertfordshire College
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Course summary

A one year programme delivered at one of our partner collegea which provides an alternative route into a named undergraduate award at the University of Hertfordshire. This Initial Year in Science aims to consolidate and develop existing levels of knowledge possessed by applicants to prepare them more thoroughly for a further 3-4 yrs of undergraduate studies in science based disciplines. The course encompasses further study of maths, biology, chemistry and physical sciences with options available in environmental biology, mammalian physiology and statistics.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • North Hertfordshire College

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
F900
Institution code:
H36
Campus name:
North Hertfordshire College
Campus Code:
N
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
F900
Institution code:
H36
Campus name:
North Hertfordshire College
Campus Code:
N

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 points

A level - DD

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language 4/C Maths 4/C Science 4/C

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

A contextual offer is a reduction of up to one grade below our standard entry requirements, equivalent to 8 UCAS points.

To receive a contextual offer, you must be a student eligible for UK fees who is either:

  1. Living in a POLAR4 Quintile 1 area and the school or college where you are taking/took your level 3 qualifications** is listed on our Contextual Offer School List.

** A levels, BTECs, Access, etc

Or

  1. You are a Care Leaver

For more information please visit our website.

Learn more on the University of Hertfordshire website

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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£6165*Year 1
Northern Ireland£6165*Year 1
Scotland£6165*Year 1
Wales£6165*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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