At a glance This course is for people that want to study biosciences and chemistry but do not have the usual A-level or equivalent science qualification. Key points • Gain an understanding of biosciences and chemistry principles. • If you complete this course successfully, you can progress onto a degree course. • As well as bioscience and chemistry you may also apply for science teacher training courses. • You can claim normal student support from your local education authority. About this course This course is the first year of our extended degree programme for biosciences and chemistry. It allows you to study a degree if you do not have the usual A level or equivalent qualifications. Successfully completing this preparatory year allows you to continue on one of the following • BSc (Honours) Chemistry • BSc (Honours) Biochemistry • BSc (Honours) Biology • BSc (Honours) Biomedical Sciences • BSc (Honours) Human Biology • BSc (Honours) Forensic Science You are also eligible to apply for the BSc (Honours) Science with Education and Qualified Teacher Status. Entry to the teaching course is subject to interview. Our preparatory course introduces the basics of biological and chemical sciences, so you do not need any previous knowledge of the modules you study. You also gain important laboratory skills from practical classes and we help you develop the IT and interpersonal skills needed for degree level study. We provide all the necessary support, and use a mixture of teaching and learning methods to develop the skills and knowledge you need to gain an honours degree.

This extended degree allows you to gain an honours degree in biosciences. Careers depend on which route you choose following this preliminary year. All courses on the bioscience degree programme open up a wide range of career options and offer an optional one year work placement.