Science

Overview

Get into science

Haven’t followed the traditional route of Science and Maths A Levels? This is your way into a career in the exciting world of science. On this programme, our team of experienced scientists will teach you the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and mathematics, as well as the best laboratory practice. Once you’ve successfully completed the year, you can choose to progress your studies here at LSBU.

Q: What is an extended degree?
A: It's a structured 4/5 year programme, where the first year prepares you with the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake a degree-level course.

We offer the opportunity for all undergraduate Home/EU students to undertake a work placement, internship or work experience while studying a full-time course starting in September 2021.

Applied Sciences Extended Degree programme can lead to further science study in forensics, sports, food, nutrition and biosciences

Why study Science Extended Degree at LSBU?

: Ranked joint 1st in the UK for Research Intensity in Biological Sciences (Complete University Guide 2021)
: Our staff are experts, with a great deal to share.
: Open up your prospects in: Forensic Science, Sport and Exercise Science, Food Sciences, Bioscience or Human Nutrition.
: Dedicated facilities: benefit from multi-purpose and specialist labs with all the instrumentation you'd expect in modern scientific fields.

Key course information - ordered by mode
Mode	Duration	Start date	Location
Mode Full-time	Duration 4 years	Start Date September	Location Southwark Campus

Modules

The following modules show the preparatory element (the first year) of your overall Extended Degree programme. For details on modules at degree level please look at the individual course entries of your chosen progression route.

This preparatory year is all about giving you the core grounding of knowledge to move on to a qualification that fits your future career ambitions. You don’t have to have it all worked out in advance, your tutors will be on hand to advise you.

Semester 1

Mathematics I
Scientific principles
Study and laboratory skills

Semester 2

Mathematics II
Biology and applications
Chemistry and applications

Employability

Do you want to change the world – and earn great money doing it? Science careers are as diverse as they are inspiring. What do you see in your future?

Solving crime?
Supporting elite athletes?
Transforming the health of whole communities?
Feeding the world?

Whatever your ambitions, this extended degree course is the first exciting step. Whichever pathway you choose you can be sure that the applied scientific skills that you’ll develop will always be in demand.

Employability Service

We are University of the Year for Graduate Employment for the second year in a row - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, 2019.

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.

Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

Professional links

All of the courses in the School of Applied Sciences are accredited or developed alongside the industry's leading professional bodies and major institutions.

We’re not just here for the years you’re with us. We want to set you up for a lifetime of opportunity and success. To do that, we work in partnerships with organisations from the Metropolitan Police to the NHS, not to mention major sports clubs including Crystal Palace. This gives students the opportunity to gain experience from our network of industry partners.

Facilities

Our mix of multi-purpose and specialist laboratories provide the space and instrumentation you'd expect in modern analytical biology, environmental, sports and forensic laboratories.

Our purpose-built biochemistry laboratory is equipped with facilities for carrying out a wide range of chemical and biological tests. Our forensic laboratories feature the latest analytical equipment, including electron microscopy and inductively-coupled plasma spectrometry - ICPMS. Students can also carry out detailed DNA testing, with the strong links we have with the London Fire Brigade providing analysis opportunities of many real-world situations.

Based at the University, the London Food Centre investigates all aspects of food manufacture. Its pilot plant area and kitchen are heavily involved in product development. Our Human Performance area, with specialist biomechanics, physiology and gait analysis laboratories, grows in reputation year on year. Over the past three years we have assisted both elite/Olympic level and developing athletes.

Teaching and learning

Personal Tutoring

As an undergraduate Applied Sciences student, you will be allocated a named tutor during your first three weeks at LSBU. The role of your tutor is to be your primary contact for academic and professional development support.

Your tutor will support you to get the most of your time at LSBU, providing advice and signposting to other sources of support in the University.

Your tutor should be the first person at the university that you speak to if you are having any difficulties that are affecting your work. These could be academic, financial, health-related or another type of problem.

You will have a scheduled appointment with your personal tutor in your first semester. From here you will agree how to keep in touch and how often to meet throughout your course. You can contact your tutor for additional support by email.

Staff

Mandy Maidment

Associate Professor; Academic Director for Collaborative Partnerships; Executive Lead for International Engagement for the School of Applied Sciences

Entry requirements

A Level EEE or;
BTEC National Diploma MPP or;
Access to HE qualifications with 45 Passes or;
Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 64 UCAS points
Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.

Advanced entry

If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.

How to apply

International students

International (non Home/EU) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.

Home/EU applicants

Mode	Duration	Start date	Application code	Application method
Mode Full-time	Duration 4 years	Start date September	Application code FCG0	Application method UCAS

Accommodation

Once we have made you an offer, you can apply for accommodation. You can rent from LSBU and you’ll deal directly with the university, not third party providers. That means we can guarantee you options to suit all budgets, with clear tenancy agreements and all-inclusive rents that include insurance for your personal belongings, internet access in each bedroom and on-site laundry facilities.

Or, if you’d rather rent privately, we can give you a list of landlords – just ask our Accommodation Service.

Read more about applying for accommodation at LSBU.

Finance

You don't need to wait for a confirmed place on a course to start applying for student finance. Read how to pay your fees as an undergraduate student.

Prepare to start

Applicant events

After you’ve received your offer we’ll send you emails about events we run to help you prepare for your course.

Enrolment

Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Enrolment pages.

Fees and funding

Fees are shown for new entrants to courses, for each individual year of a course, together with the total fee for all the years of a course. Continuing LSBU students should refer to the Finance section of our student portal, MyLSBU. Queries regarding fees should be directed to the Fees and Bursaries Team on: +44 (0)20 7815 6181.

Full-time

Year 1

Year 1 FT Southwark SEPT

The fee shown is for entry 2020/21
UK/EU fee: £9250	International fee: £14470
AOS/LSBU code: 3196	Session code: 1FS00

The individual Tuition Fee for this course is shown above. For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for undergraduate students.

Scholarships

We offer students considerable financial help through scholarships, bursaries, charitable funds, loans and other financial support. The majority of our scholarships are given as direct Tuition Fee discounts and we encourage all eligible students to apply for our National Scholarship Programme (NSP). The NSP features 100 full scholarships that exempt students from all Tuition Fees, and there are many more partial scholarships. Find out more about scholarships and fee discounts for undergraduate students.

Extended Degree Programme Science