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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
24-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
This extended degree is a science conversion course designed for high-achieving students who wish to progress to a degree in a scientific discipline but haven鈥檛 taken the prerequisite science and mathematics subjects at A-level.The foundation year is taught by expert academics, who are specialist foundation year practitioners based in the Lifelong Learning Centre (home to the University鈥檚 specialist teaching and support for mature, part-time and foundation year students). The Lifelong Learning Centre has extensive expertise in supporting learners with diverse learning and life experience. On successful completion of the foundation year, subject to meeting the specific requirements for progression, you'll advance onto your pre-agreed degree course at the University of Leeds.During the foundation year, you鈥檒l receive an intensive introduction to the academic and life skills, qualities and techniques that are necessary for success as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) undergraduates.Our curriculum has a strong emphasis on digital literacy, ethics, and diversity. You鈥檒l take compulsory modules in mathematics and a choice of sciences, to develop interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding of facts and principles across each of the scientific disciplines. You鈥檒l also gain skills for scientific inquiry in practical, laboratory and field work.There's a strong emphasis during the foundation year on helping you achieve your full potential and develop as independent, self-directed learner. Teaching is inclusive and supportive to make sure you're intellectually stretched. As a foundation year student you'll be part of the University from day one with all the experiences and opportunities that this offers.Group sizes vary based on module choices, allowing you to engage actively and develop team-working skills with your peers. Methods of assessment during the foundation year will ensure you鈥檙e prepared for further study.Please note, this course is not a progression route for those interested in studying medicine or healthcare - the appropriate course for this progression route is Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year.
Lifelong Learning Centre SupportThe Lifelong Learning Centre provides a supportive environment to enable you to progress to degree-level study. We鈥檒l work with you during your foundation year to provide guidance and help to identify the degree pathway most appropriate for you
Specialist facilitiesAs part of the BSc Studies in Science course, you'll have access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. In your foundation year, you鈥檒l have several laboratory experiences where you鈥檒l use some of the facilities within the schools you may progress onto.As an LLC student, you鈥檒l have access to dedicated study and social spaces that are designed to be welcoming and accessible. The areas in鈥疊eech Grove House鈥痑nd the鈥疢arjorie and Arnold Ziff Building offer computer access, reference books and the space to socialise and work with your peers.
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : ABB
excluding critical thinking and general studies.The subject range must not match that required by the discipline which you wish to study at degree level.Applicants taking Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.
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