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About the course

University Course Code: B990 / HHBIOBIM

UCAS Points

A Level

BTEC

IB Diploma

Additional requirements

104

BCC

DMM

IB offer 104 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at H4 or above to include Biology or Chemistry and one other Science (with the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core)

[only if specified]

A Level Subject Requirements

Including 2 Science GCE A Levels (or equivalent) one of which must be a grade C in either Biology or Chemistry (acceptable A levels are Human Biology, Psychology, Geography, Maths, Physics, ICT and Sports Studies). Pass required in A level science practical.

BTEC Subject Requirements

BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (depending on optional units studied) with DMM profile.

What route do you need to take?

If you have not yet achieved the required English language level for entry to your chosen degree course, you can take one or more Pre-sessional English short courses to help you reach the required level.

Your Pre-Sessional English course start date and duration will be determined by your current IELTS score. All Pre-Sessional English courses finish in September before you start your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme.

If you require an IELTS score of 7.0, you will need to complete the Pre-Sessional English (Advanced Route).

Please refer to the tables to see the current course dates.

Why choose this course?

The Pre-sessional English Advanced course is designed to improve students' general English and English for academic purposes. This course route is designed for students who have IELTS 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 or 6.5 or equivalent and wish to progress onto their chosen degree programme at UH which has an entry point of IELTS 7.0.

  • It helps you to develop your academic English language and study skills so you can pursue your studies at university, either at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
  • It gives you some insight into student life and some cultural and leisure activities.
  • If successful on the course you can progress directly onto your chosen degree programme without taking a further IELTS.

Key staff

Course.Experts

Professional Accreditations

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  • Course details

    Careers

    Course.Careers

    Teaching methods

    As a student of Pre-Sessional English, you will be taught by well-qualified lecturers with considerable experience in the teaching of English in the UK and overseas. They will take a personal interest in your progress and well-being. The teaching takes place in small groups using modern teaching and learning methods. The courses are intensive and you will be required to do homework and out-of-class assignments. You will also be able to take part in a social programme.

    The atmosphere of the course is friendly with small teaching groups. Pre-Sessional English courses are an excellent way to become acclimatised to the British university scene, and to make friends before the beginning of the academic year.

    Intended Learning Outcomes:

    Knowledge and Understanding

    Successful students will typically have knowledge of:

    • a wide range of vocabulary common to academic texts and in texts reflecting their subject fields
    • how to use texts to increase grammatical, lexical and discoursal knowledge
    • the use of grammar and vocabulary to create more complex written and spoken academic discourse
    • strategies to increase reading efficiency and critical reading
    • strategies to improve listening to spoken input in a wide range of situations including seminars and lectures
    • academic referencing conventions

    Skills and Attributes

    Successful students will typically be able to:

    • produce spoken English intelligibly and effectively using a wide range of vocabulary
    • demonstrate understanding of spoken academic discourse in a variety of accents utilising a wide range of vocabulary
    • apply different reading strategies appropriately to a wide range of texts
    • take coherent notes in a range of styles from lectures and reading and from these create summaries and syntheses
    • utilise sources and employ appropriate academic referencing conventions effectively
    • plan and write a good range of academic essays and reports
    • use a good range of library and internet resources effectively

    Work Placement

    Course.Work.Placement

    Study Abroad

    Course.Study.Abroad
  • Modules

    Level 0

    Core Modules

    • Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes ADVANCED 4 - 15 Credits
    • Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes ADVANCED 5 - 15 Credits
    • Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes ADVANCED 6 - 15 Credits
    • Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes ADVANCED 1 - 15 Credits
    • Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes ADVANCED 2 - 15 Credits
    • Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes ADVANCED 3 - 15 Credits

    Optional

  • Fees & Funding

    Fees 2018

    International Students

    Full time
    • £1800 for a 6 week course for the 2018/2019 academic year
    • £3300 for an 11 week course for the 2018/2019 academic year
    • £4200 for a 14 week course for the 2018/2019 academic year
    • £5400 for an 18 week course for the 2018/2019 academic year

    Course.Additional.Costs

    Scholarships

      Course.Scholarships

    Find out more about scholarships for UK/EU and international students

    Other financial support

    Find out more about other financial support available to UK and EU students

  • Clearing/apply

    Clearing places available on this course, call us now on 0300 303 6300 #UHClearing


    How to apply

    2017

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