Plant Science with STEM Foundation Year
Edge Hill University
UCAS Code: CC29 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Edge Hill University
UCAS Code: CC29 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
T Level
Overall grade of Pass (C or above on the core)
UCAS Tariff
No specific subjects are required, plus GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
About this course
The STEM Foundation Year provides the opportunity to develop scientific skills and knowledge, tailored to your individual needs, that will enable you to progress onto the first-year of selected science-based degrees at Edge Hill University. The programme equips you with the key transferable skills needed for higher education and future employment. It is suitable if you meet the University’s minimum entry criteria but do not meet the subject-specific requirements for science-based courses or wish to extend your scientific knowledge base prior to joining a relevant degree. You will develop skills in academic writing, critical analysis, systematic thinking and personal reflection, and receive a broad overview of applied mathematics and physics.
Please note, this Foundation Year does not normally lead to an award or qualification in its own right, however successful completion of the Foundation Year at the required pass mark enables progression onto a relevant degree at Edge Hill University.
Modules
Please see our website for details on available modules
Assessment methods
You will be assessed through a combination of practical exercises, reports, essays, presentations and examinations. We want you to develop the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Assessment therefore includes both forms of participation, though the emphasis is strongly on individual work.
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Top job areas of graduates
Only a handful of students take botany for a first degree - the subject is mostly studied at Masters or by doctorate-level graduates, usually after a biology degree. Last year's botany graduates were most likely to be working six month after graduation, but it might be a good idea to go on open days and talk to tutors about what previous graduates from your chosen subject went on to do, or to have a look on their website.
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