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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Plant Science with STEM Foundation Year
Edge Hill University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Plant Science with STEM Foundation Year course at Edge Hill University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,C
A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: CC29
Here's what Edge Hill University says about its Plant Science with STEM Foundation Year 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.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Biology
Location
Ormskirk (Main Campus) | Ormskirk
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Plant sciences
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Please see our website for details on available modules
How you will be assessed
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.
Edge Hill University reviews
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2nd year student
Campus is always clean and tidy, it feels quite safe. The SU club is enjoyable and fun to go on a night out. Ormskirk has a lot to offer in terms of fun and activities.
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2nd year student
Accommodation costs are ridiculous, the rooms are very small. I have contacted finance support and they were very rude to me because I had spent my entire student loan. The shop is way too expensive for groceries.
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2nd year student
Inclusion helped me when I needed extra support during a difficult time at uni.
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2nd year student
The gym is really accessible, it is a good price. The library is very big so you can always get a spot, it is always clean and a nice environment.
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2nd year student
It is very interesting. The teachers take time to get to know you and teach you the course content. They give feedback on all essays and you can meet with them to discuss feedback and how to improve.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Edge Hill University students who took the Plant Science with STEM Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
low
Teaching on my course
92%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
low
Learning opportunities
83%
low
Learning opportunities
83%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
low
Assessment and feedback
75%
low
Assessment and feedback
75%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
58%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
75%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
92%
low
Academic support
83%
low
Academic support
83%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
71%
low
Organisation and management
71%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
low
How well organised is your course?
67%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
73%
low
Student voice
78%
low
Student voice
78%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
56%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Edge Hill University. These students are taking Plant Science with STEM Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Geography | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Edge Hill University graduates who took Plant Science with STEM Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
40%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
45%
Say it fits with future plans
30%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Sales occupations
10%
Process, plant and machine operatives
10%
Teaching Professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Edge Hill University graduates who took Plant Science with STEM Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.2k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£26.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Plant Science with STEM Foundation Year.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Edge Hill University on The Student Room.
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