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BSc Initial Year For Extended Degree In Science - Physical Sciences - Nhc

University of Hertfordshire

Institution
University of Hertfordshire
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Initial Year For Extended Degree In Science - Physical Sciences - Nhc
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
LMNHIYSPS-INIT_YR_SCIENCE_PHYS
Median salary
£36,000 after 5 years

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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)

Offer rate 100%: 10 offers from 10 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.

What students say

Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 89%
  • Learning opportunities: 90%
  • Assessment and feedback: 80%
  • Academic support: 91%
  • Organisation and management: 87%
  • Learning resources: 91%
  • Student voice: 86%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 70%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 5%
  • Left higher education: 25%

What graduates do next

Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 50%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Further study: 15%
  • Unemployed: 15%

Most common jobs

  • Information Technology Professionals: 25%
  • Administrative occupations: 25%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 70%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 30%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • East Midlands: 5%
  • West Midlands: 15%
  • East of England: 30%
  • London: 20%
  • South East: 15%
  • South West: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 80%
  • Baccalaureate: 10%
  • A degree: 10%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Initial Year For Extended Degree In Science - Physical Sciences - Nhc at University of Hertfordshire earn?

The median salary is £29,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £44,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Physical sciences.

What do graduates of BSc Initial Year For Extended Degree In Science - Physical Sciences - Nhc at University of Hertfordshire do next?

75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Initial Year For Extended Degree In Science - Physical Sciences - Nhc at University of Hertfordshire?

89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Initial Year For Extended Degree In Science - Physical Sciences - Nhc at University of Hertfordshire?

The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.

What is the offer rate for BSc Initial Year For Extended Degree In Science - Physical Sciences - Nhc at University of Hertfordshire?

100% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 10 offers from 10 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.

Does BSc Initial Year For Extended Degree In Science - Physical Sciences - Nhc at University of Hertfordshire include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BSc Initial Year For Extended Degree In Science - Physical Sciences - Nhc at University of Hertfordshire?

70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.