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Applied Sciences Foundation Year BSc Hons

Natural and Physical Sciences and Natural and Physical Sciences at

Northumbria University

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STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

5 years course

LOCATION

Main Site

PLACEMENT YEAR

Yes

YEAR ABROAD

Not Available

FOUNDATION YEAR

Not Available

Applied Sciences Foundation Year BSc Hons

Are you passionate about science, and want a practical introduction that will help prepare you for your chosen degree pathway?

The course is designed to provide fundamental scientific knowledge and

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Most helpful review for Natural and Physical Sciences and Natural and Physical Sciences at Northumbria University

member1382461
27th March 23

Applied Sciences Foundation Year, BSc Hons FullTime

Not as good preparation as alevels were. Good lab work but not a lot of time on campus.

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What you will need to do

Apply by 29 Jan

What you won’t need to do

Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test

Points of entry for Applied Sciences Foundation Year BSc Hons

Year 1

Entry requirements for Natural and Physical Sciences and Natural and Physical Sciences at Northumbria University

Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
80

Required subjects for Applied Sciences Foundation Year BSc Hons at Northumbria University

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator Northumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our University regardless of personal circumstances or background. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfo Subject Requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent. Additional Requirements: There are no additional requirements for this course. International Qualifications: We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above. If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

UCAS points for current students on Natural and Physical Sciences and Natural and Physical Sciences at Northumbria University

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Asked for: 80 UCAS Tariff points

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Most relevant Student Reviews for Applied Sciences Foundation Year BSc Hons at Northumbria University

member1382461
27th March 23

Applied Sciences Foundation Year, BSc Hons FullTime

Not as good preparation as alevels were. Good lab work but not a lot of time on campus. read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
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member982399
27th March 23

Applied Sciences Foundation Year, BSc Hons FullTime

It’s a bit of a waste of a year tbh I did it all at a level but I’m still needing to do this because I was 4 ucas points off but it is what it is read more

Value for Money
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Personal Tutor
Course Content
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Natural and Physical Sciences at Northumbria University

member1382461
27th March 23

Applied Sciences Foundation Year, BSc Hons FullTime

Not as good preparation as alevels were. Good lab work but not a lot of time on campus. read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member982399
27th March 23

Applied Sciences Foundation Year, BSc Hons FullTime

It’s a bit of a waste of a year tbh I did it all at a level but I’m still needing to do this because I was 4 ucas points off but it is what it is read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
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member975784
24th January 23

Applied Sciences Foundation Year, BSc Hons FullTime

but if a messy course in semester 1, waste of money but i wanted to come to this uni and i’ve had to do it read more

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