Programme summary for BSc (Hons) Extended Degree Health & Bioscience
Our Extended Degree includes a Preparatory Year, which aims to give you the skills and knowledge required for progression onto your chosen full UEL degree. Completion of an Extended Degree therefore takes four years full-time instead of the normal three. See what one of our Extended Degree graduates thought of her study in the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience.
The Extended Degree programme is ideal if your qualifications do not quite meet the normal entry requirements for a full degree, or if your qualifications are not appropriate for the degree you wish to study; successful completion of the preparatory year enables you to meet those entry requirements. The extra year also acts as an ideal introduction to life and study at university, which can be of considerable benefit later on. Completion of an Extended Degree gives you exactly the same qualification as students taking the standard three-year degree.
The Preparatory Year offers progression to a number of degrees including:
| Fitness and Health | ||
| Health Services Management | ||
| Medical Microbiology* | ||
| Sports Coaching |
*Combined Honours Degree
About the programme
The programme attracts a wide diversity of students from many different backgrounds, including a large number of overseas students and a high proportion of mature students. This mixture enables the student body to share their wealth of experience with one another, providing a unique education experience.
Programme structure
The Foundation Year is a full-time course, comprising six modular programme modules. There are three compulsory key skills modules: Skills, Information and Communications Technology (I.C.T.) and Maths, plus three modules depending on which named programme is selected. The recommended modules for each degree programme are shown in the grid below:
Module & Programme Schedule
C = Core module (required)
O = Optional module
na = not available
- Each module occupies one day per week, with lectures and practicals running on the same day, with the exception of Psychology and Perspectives in Health where lectures run on the same day as another module, but at different hours.
- The modules are studied over two semesters with the compulsory modules for all programmes taking place in semester A, and the rest in semester B. Each semester lasts for 12 weeks, followed by a few weeks for revision and then examination procedures.
- When successfully completed, students move on to the main programme structure for their chosen Degree Programme. This varies with each degree, but is a further 3 or 4 years of study, depending on whether a one year sandwich placement option is taken.
Career opportunities
Succeeding on a Foundation Year lets you progress towards a degree and all the benefits that a good degree can give for greater success in whatever career you choose.
Support
The School of Health & Bioscience provides immediate contact with the University support systems.
- In your first year, you are allocated a Personal Tutor (a member of staff familiar with your degree). You will see your Tutor at regular intervals to discuss progress and life in general.
- Module leaders and Degree programme leaders also give support on academic matters and advice about other specialist help available through the University.
- The School office has a Help Desk to advise how to get the right help.
- The programme is supported by UELPLus (an online course delivery platform). This system supplies module content, quizzes, assessments, discussion boards and much more.
Throughout the programme you will find a number of scheduled support activities devoted to specific aspects e.g. how to write your project report, or more general aspects such as careers.
Support for students at a University-wide level includes:
- Libraries and Learning Resource Centres
- Childcare for students with children aged 21/2 years to 5 years.
- Careers advice and information · Counselling and Advice for practical problems
- Health Centre with a nurse regularly on duty.
- Language tuition
- Dyslexia support
- Accommodation
Admission
For students entering with AS/A2 qualifications, the minimum requirement is 100 points with a minimum of 40 points from one A2 level (for example, E + 20). We also accept AVCE, Advanced GNVQ and BTEC National Diploma with equivalent UCAS points. All students should also have English and Maths GCSE (A-C grade) or be able to offer alternative equivalent qualifications (Level 2 Key Skills in Numeracy and Communications).
Applicants with overseas or alternative qualifications are considered on an individual basis. If your first language is not English, your ability to understand, write and speak English must be good enough to allow you to cope with your studies. You must have one of the following:
- English GCSE grade C or above
- Level 2 Key Skills in Communications
- A minimum score of 6.0 on IELTS
- the Cambridge Proficiency Certificate (C), the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (B)
- TOEFL (550 paper-based test or 213 computer-based test.)
The University welcomes applications from mature students, even if you do not have the standard entry requirements. Many of our students are over 21 when they join the University and their extra experience is a valuable asset. We are happy to consider alternative qualifications or work experience as evidence of suitability to study for a degree. To discuss your situation or to arrange an interview, please contact the Admissions Office (+44 (0)20 8223 3333) or email study@uel.ac.uk.
Key facts
You can start many programmes in either September or February and applications are simple to make. Click below to:
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