Science (Extended), Year 0 (LSEC, Bromley Campus)
If you want to study a science degree but have A-levels in other subjects, this 1-year course will boost your knowledge of physics, chemistry and biology to prepare you for a degree in science.
This extended science course is ideal if you want to study a science degree but your A-levels are in subjects other than science. The course is delivered through lectures, tutorials, workshops and laboratory sessions, and you'll explore topics of current scientific interest and core aspects of studying science, such as laboratory skills and the fundamentals of biology and chemistry.
Studying this one-year science course opens up paths to specialisms such as molecular biology and human nutrition, as well as biomedical, pharmaceutical, forensic and sports science.
The course is offered by one of the university's partner colleges, London South East Colleges, on its Bromley Campus.
Partner college
Duration
1 years full-time
1 years part-time
Start month
September
What you should know about this course
What you will study
About the course team
All members of the science team have doctorates within biology, biochemistry and chemistry fields. All staff have had experience in working within a research or pharmaceutical environment. They have experience in delivering research-informed teaching.
Entry requirements
If you are
- A minimum of 48 UCAS points
- 5 GCSEs - grades A*-C/9-4 including English and maths
If you do not have the above UCAS/GCSE requirements but you are a mature student, have appropriate experience, specific knowledge or industry-based qualifications, your application will be welcomed and still considered on case to case basis.
- Mature students lacking formal qualifications (or having alternative qualifications) will be judged on merit according to the relevance of their experience and qualifications
- Selection interview and internal tests will be carried out if necessary
Please call our Clearing line or join live chat now to discuss your options.
The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.
Alternatively, please contact us:
- By telephone: +44 (0)20 8331 8136.
- By email: international@gre.ac.uk.
Available to overseas students?
Yes
Can I use prior learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
In a typical week learning takes place through a combination of:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- 1-to-1 tutorials
Further details to be confirmed.
Seminars enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Scheduled learning activities may fall between 9am and 9pm, depending on your elective courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
Typically 10-20. These small class sizes allow lecturers to provide more individual tuition and support.
Independent learning
When not attending lectures, seminars, workshops or other timetabled sessions you will continue learning through self-study. Typically, this involves reading journal articles and books, undertaking research in the library, working on projects, and preparing for coursework assignments/examinations, workshops and seminars.
For each 15 module, your study time is about 10 hours a week.
Overall workload
If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying.
Each module you study towards this degree is worth 15 or 30 credits. These represent around 150 or 300 study hours respectively. If you receive 100 contact hours for a 30-credit module, you should expect to commit 200 hours to independent study to complete it successfully.
A typical teaching week will comprise 16 hours of contact time spread over 3 days.
Assessment
Information coming soon.
Feedback summary
University and LSEC policy is to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days of the coursework submission date. Examination results will be available within 28 days.
Dates and timetables
Academic year: September 2019 to June 2020.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Full time
Fees and funding
Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
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* For full fees information please visit our fees information pages.
Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
Other costs
Although we aim to minimise any additional costs to students over and above the course tuition fee, there will be some additional costs which students are expected to meet these include:
- Text books
- Travel to other sites - Where required
- Library Fees and Fines - If you fail to return loaned items within the required time you will be responsible for the cost of any fees or fines applicable
- Printing and photocopying - You will need to cover the cost of any printing or photocopying undertaken to support your learning
- Laboratory Equipment - You will need to cover the cost of a the lab coat and spectacles - they are available to buy new from the College at £15. You will also have to pay a £5 deposit for a locker.
- Graduation ceremonies - It is free for you to attend the ceremony itself. Guest tickets and robe hire / photography are additional costs payable by you.
Careers and placements
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Successful completion of this year will allow you to progress to the Foundation degrees offered at London South East Colleges or one of the science degrees offered by the University of Greenwich.
Do you provide employability services?
We give students the skills they need to be competitive in today's economy.
Members of the science team help you to understand the jobs market and advise you on your transition to one of LSECs Foundation Degrees or a University of Greenwich science degree.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our librarians and through the resources on our virtual learning environment.
Although based at the Bromley campus, you will be registered with the University of Greenwich. As such, you will be able to access university resources such as online literature as well as college resources.
Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
Support from the department
We have a Programme Leader whose role is to provide an additional layer of support for higher education science students at LSEC. For instance, they will help you engage with the programme in order to get the most out of it. They also advise on extenuating circumstances, withdrawals and interruptions.
Not quite what you were looking for?
We've got plenty of other courses for you to choose from. Browse our foundation prospectus or check our related courses below.
Science at the University of Greenwich
Whether you’re interested in molecules, human anatomy or forensic detail, our science degrees offer you the opportunity to acquire the skills you need in a supportive, employment-focused environment.
Visit our science subject page.
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