2012/13 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BSc Interdisciplinary Science

Total credits: 120

Entry requirements:

All applications are carefully considered on an individual basis.

Evidence is sought regarding:
- Academic experience and potential to succeed
- Interest and ability in Maths and Science study
- Levels of motivation and commitment
- Future goals and aspirations
- Ability to cope with the pace of the course.

Our typical offer is CDD at A level or 200 UCAS tariff points and a good GCSE profile is expected including Maths, English and Science at grade C or above.

Applicants returning to study with substantial experience outside of full-time education are usually interviewed and may be required to pass other forms of assessment if they do not have GCSE or level 3 qualifications.

Priority is given to applicants who live permanently in the UK and who meet at least two of the following:
-your permanent address is in a neighbourhood with low progression to higher education
-you attended a school which achieved less than the national average of 5 A*-C passes at GCSE
-you grew up in public care
-the residual income of your household is less than £25k
-you will be the first member of your immediate family (excluding older brothers or sisters or your own children) to achieve a degree
-your studies have been adversely affected by circumstances in your personal, social or domestic life.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

Lifelong Learning Centre

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Lifelong Learning Centre

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

None - level zero

Programme specification:

This extended degree programme offers an opportunity to those who have the potential and motivation to succeed, but do not have the formal qualifications for entry to level 1.

The first year (level 0) provides a firm grounding in the sciences and mathematics. The year is divided into two semesters. In the first semester a choice is made of four of the five following modules: biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and transferable skills. In the second semester three of the academic subjects are selected to study at a higher level.

Students successfully completing the level 0 year then all transfer and progress on to level 1 of one of a wide range of science, computing, healthcare and engineering degree courses at the University. Certain degree routes have additional entry requirements requiring students to achieve at a higher level than a bare pass on CFG0, and some also have a requirement that applicants must pass an interview.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 60 credits from the following five 15 credit optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 60 credits from the following optional modules:

To pass the Interdisciplinary Science level zero year, candidates must achieve 100 credits and an average of 50% across the full 120 credits.

Last updated: 21/12/2012

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