Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Hertford Regional College
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Why choose this course?
The Extended Science Degree is designed as a preparatory year to enable you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills needed to progress onto the first year of many of our science undergraduate degrees.
Studying on this Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Psychology, you will:
- Have the opportunity to progress onto one of the full degrees below at the University of Hertfordshire following successful completion of your initial year.
- Get to study at one of our four large, partnered, further education colleges (of your choice) while also being registered with the University of Hertfordshire which grants you access to double the facilities, including accommodation, learning resources, general science laboratories and computing facilities.
- Enjoy studying in small class cohorts and benefit from further support and one to ones with your programme leaders.
- Gain comparable career prospects to those who directly apply to study for an individual degree at Herts.
- Get to choose which of our four colleges you want to study at but can be assured that all have comparable quality in student learning experience and provision of resources.
After your initial year you will have the opportunity to progress onto one of the following degrees (some require an interview):
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
The initial year is very flexible, and you can also choose to progress onto one of the routes offered by the sports, psychology, geography and environmental sciences, mathematics or physical sciences Extended Degree.
What's next for my career?
When you complete your chosen degree you may apply for jobs/ further training in the industry/ service of your choice. Your career options will depend on your chosen degree from subjects including:
Some examples of eventual careers are: scientific work in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry; environmental science; teaching; management; and in the food industry and retailers.
- applied biology
- astrophysics
- geography
- pharmaceutical science
- environmental studies
- sports sciences and nutrition.
Application deadline
29 January
Modules
Tuition fees
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Entry requirements
University information
University of Hertfordshire
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University League Table
84th
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Campus address
University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
79th out of 118 22
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Entry standards
/ Max 213115 54%97th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10055.0 55%95th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.95 74%89th
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