* Laboratory equipment, trip, final year projects
Are you passionate about science, and want a practical introduction that will help prepare you for your chosen degree pathway? The course is designed to provide fundamental scientific knowledge and skills, to give you experience in a range of science fields before you choose your ultimate degree destination.
These areas include Chemistry, Food Science and Forensic Science, establishing your laboratory skills, basic numeracy skills, data handling, ICT and study skills. Many of our student’s report that, having completed this foundation course, they feel more confident and much better prepared to begin their chosen degree.
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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)
This foundation year will allow you to hit the ground running in your chosen career path . With successful completion you can automatically progress on to one of our 10 full-time, accredited science degrees:
The Applied Sciences department is business focused – we seek to develop sustainable partnerships with industry and commerce to benefit you, the student.
The applied nature of research has enabled enterprise and consultancy to be established in collaboration with a wide range of industrial partners ranging from large multi-nationals to small companies based in the region and nationally.
Your skills will be developed to meet the needs identified by our partners, and your lab-ready skillset will be demonstrated to potential employers through placements and graduate recruitment available once you progress onto the full degree.
Insurance Single: 300 GBP/year
