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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Northop
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Northop
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Key course features Highly vocational course Learn with leading industry specialists Stunning rural campus Theory to practice learning experience Extensive campus grounds including meadows and woodland, ideal for practical surveys. Wide range of protected species surveys carried out locally – including dormouse, reptile, amphibians, red squirrels, and bats Work experience modules enable students to carry out survey work that may contribute to gaining Protected Species Licences Opportunity to observe the work of Conservation Detection Dogs in practice Wide range of practical habitat management opportunities locally available – sand dune, woodland, hay meadow, upland, wetland, mountain, fresh water, brackish and marine environments You will work with industry experts to develop the specialist skills required by ecologists to conserve protected species of animals and habitats You will discover the key ecological concepts, processes and principles needed to manage the natural environmentUCAS Code - FPWM
Exam type
A levelA level:
EEE - DDD Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
48 - 72 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AS:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MP - MM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP - MPP Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed. The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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