Course summary
The Initial Year of the Extended Degree Science - Biomedical and Healthcare Science, provides a good grounding in fundamental science including biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics along with specialised modules in healthcare, mammalian physiology, genetics and psychology. It is designed to allow students some flexibility to tailor their module choices to their interests and abilities, and relevance to their preferred degree programme. Students will progress to level 4 in a BSc (Hons) degree in one of nineteen programmes covering a broad range of biomedical sciences and healthcare professions.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £6165* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6165* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £6165* | Year 1 |
Wales | £6165* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Oaklands College
St. Albans Campus
Hatfield Road
Oaklands
AL4 0JA