Science and Health (Hons) - UWIC - University Of Worcester

What makes a pathway in Science or Health at the University of Worcester International College (UWIC) special?

The School of Science and the Environment has educational and research expertise across many disciplines, offering top quality undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a friendly and supportive fashion using modern approaches to learning and teaching. The School provides an exciting and attractive environment in which to study as a student or to engage in your research. From global warming to crime scene analysis, our world leading research focuses on today’s key challenges.

Working in collaboration with different disciplines and with other universities, private industry and the public sector, we see science as a means to achieve real-life benefits. A firm foundation of academic excellence enables us to support and inspire the scientists of the future. The University has invested in excellent skills and simulation facilities to support learning including a psychology lab, skills room and a dedicated Ability House, a state-of-the-art facility providing students with an environment to learn practical skills relevant to their course.

Overview

We add value to individuals and organisations by:

Working to improve business productivity and opportunity through research and consultancy
Improving the regional knowledge economy
Enhancing business opportunities for the region
Attracting new students, staff and businesses to the region
Providing a focal point for discussions and activities to support business growth programmes

Pathways at the University of Worcester

What qualifications will you need?

Entry requirements

Stage 1 (Foundation)

5 GCSE passes or equivalent, with a minimum C/4 grade average overall

Stage 2 (First year degree)

64 UCAS tariff points at A/AS Level / Completion of secondary school studies plus one further year of study

Please visit our entrance requirements page to find out more about equivalent qualifications from your own country.

English language requirements

The language of instruction at UWIC is English. To attain entry into the undergraduate or postgraduate pathway, you must be able to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency.

What will you study?

Stage 1	University Foundation Compulsory Study Skills and Communication Critical Thinking Globalisation Numerical Skills ICT Skills and Mass Communication Foundations in Science and Health
Stages 2, 3 and 4	Stages 2, 3 and 4 follow the module structure of the First, Second and Third year of the University of Worcester degree programme that you decide to progress on to. Please see the relevant course page for details: BSc (Hons) Animal Biology BSc (Hons) Archaeology & Heritage Studies (& Geography) BSc (Hons) Biochemistry BSc (Hons) Biology BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) Business Psychology BSc (Hons) Environmental Science (& Ecology) BSc (Hons) Forensic and Applied Biology BSc (Hons) Geography BSc (Hons) Human Biology (& Human Biology Nutrition/Psychology) BA (Hons) Human Geography BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition (& Psychology) BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies BSc (Hons) Pharmacology BSc (Hons) Physical Geography BSc (Hons) Psychology

Stage 1

University Foundation

Compulsory Study Skills and Communication
Critical Thinking
Globalisation
Numerical Skills
ICT Skills and Mass Communication

Foundations in Science and Health

Stages 2, 3 and 4

Stages 2, 3 and 4 follow the module structure of the First, Second and Third year of the University of Worcester degree programme that you decide to progress on to. Please see the relevant course page for details:

Qualification

Awards

Successful completion of this pathway will lead to one of the following awards from the University of Worcester:

Study duration and location

Duration

Stage 1: Two semesters only

Stage 2: Two semesters

Intakes

Stage 1: September, January

Stage 2: September

Study Location

City Campus
University of Worcester
Castle Street
Worcester
WR1 3AS

How much will it cost?

Tuition fees	Tuition fees: 2018/19 academic year University Foundation - £11,365 (one semester is £7,500) International First Year Degree - £11,595* Second and Third Year Degree - £12,100 per year *Some of the first year programmes offered for specific degrees cost £12,565. For more details contact info@uwic.worc.ac.uk. For more information on fees, please visit our UWIC admission and fees page. All fees are subject to inflation and annual review. Fees for the 2019/20 academic year will be available soon.
Accommodation	Finding the right accommodation is paramount to your university experience, and our welcoming student communities are great places to live and study. We have over 1,000 rooms across our halls of residence. With rooms to suit every budget and need, from our 'Traditional Hall' at £105 per week to 'En-suite Extra' at £169 per week (2020/21 prices). For full details visit our accommodation page.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees: 2018/19 academic year

University Foundation - £11,365 (one semester is £7,500)

International First Year Degree - £11,595*

Second and Third Year Degree - £12,100 per year

*Some of the first year programmes offered for specific degrees cost £12,565. For more details contact info@uwic.worc.ac.uk.

For more information on fees, please visit our UWIC admission and fees page.

All fees are subject to inflation and annual review. Fees for the 2019/20 academic year will be available soon.

Accommodation

Finding the right accommodation is paramount to your university experience, and our welcoming student communities are great places to live and study.

We have over 1,000 rooms across our halls of residence. With rooms to suit every budget and need, from our 'Traditional Hall' at £105 per week to 'En-suite Extra' at £169 per week (2020/21 prices).

For full details visit our accommodation page.

How do you apply?

Direct application

Please make your application directly to UWIC, via our application form.

Download application form

Get in touch

If you have any questions, please get in touch. We're here to help you every step of the way.

UWIC Admissions Office

admissions@uwic.worc.ac.uk

01905 542900

Science and Health (Hons) - UWIC