Practical Life Sciences

Course Summary

The FdSc Practical Life Sciences contains a balance of the knowledge requirements, along with the practical skill development, for students to progress to work in the biological science industry at laboratory assistant/associate level (or equivalent). The course provides a starting subject base in the area of biological sciences for students wanting to progress to a full Honours degree in a biological science subject. The course is ideal for students wanting to progress into a science industry career and also those already employed in a biological scientist role wanting further training and development. Biological scientists can be employed in a variety of technical roles, such as veterinary and biomedical diagnostics, nutrition, laboratory analysis, research and development, or environmental impact analysis.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C100

Institution code: S82

Campus Name: University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

P (C or above on the core)

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.

English Language requirements

https://www.uos.ac.uk/content/english-language-tests

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 66%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

England	8220.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	8220.0	Year 1
Scotland	8220.0	Year 1
Wales	8220.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	8220.0	Year 1
EU	12996.0	Year 1
International	12996.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	12996.0	Year 1

Additional Fee Information

2022-23 tuition fees are subject to change in line with inflation, or a government change in the fee cap.

Provider information

Waterfront Building
Neptune Quay
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Ipswich
IP4 1QJ