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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Physical Sciences
University of Hertfordshire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Physical Sciences course at University of Hertfordshire.
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A level
D,D
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Hertfordshire. These students are taking Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Physical Sciences or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | C |
| Physics | B |
| Chemistry | A* |
| Further Mathematics | A* |
| Biology | E |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F900
Here's what University of Hertfordshire says about its Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Physical Sciences course.
A one year programme delivered at one of our partner collegea which provides an alternative route into a named undergraduate award at the University of Hertfordshire. This Initial Year in Science aims to consolidate and develop existing levels of knowledge possessed by applicants to prepare them more thoroughly for a further 3-4 yrs of undergraduate studies in science based disciplines. The course encompasses further study of maths, biology, chemistry and physical sciences with options available in environmental biology, mammalian physiology and statistics.
Source: University of Hertfordshire
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Hertfordshire Higher Education Consortium
Location
North Hertfordshire College | Stevenage
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Physical sciences
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £6,165 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £6,165 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £6,165 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £6,165 per year (provisional) |
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I would commute to university, so I had a balance of university life experience and home experience. I would recommend fully committing to a full time university experience, living locally and engaging with other students and events.
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I was part-time employed during my time, so never felt any financial issues. However, I supposed having to work, highlights that university in general has a financial impact.
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Student information
See who's studying at University of Hertfordshire. These students are taking Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Physical Sciences or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Hertfordshire graduates who took Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Physical Sciences - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
45%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
35%
Say it fits with future plans
20%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Elementary occupations
20%
Information Technology Professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
15%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
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
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