Science Pathway
This pathway allows you to choose between science modules and progress to science-based degrees in any of your chosen fields.
Entry requirements
- Successful completion of UFP Science Maths entry test.
- GCSE Maths with a grade of 7 or above, or equivalent.
- Completion of your chosen sciences at GCSE with grade 4 or above, or equivalent
- English language level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, with a minimum of 5.0 in each component.
Core modules
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Decision-based Maths
Algorithms and graph theory, allocation problems, game theory, statistics
Pure Maths
Linear, quadratic and cubic equations, Differentiation of simple algebraic functions, Integration of simple algebraic functions
Students must choose 2 core science streams and will study 2 modules per stream – Chemistry/ Biology/ Physics/ Psychology
Chemistry modules
Physical and Organic Chemistry
Energetics, rates of reaction and equilibrium, reactions of organic compounds.
Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
Atomic structure and the periodic table, redox reactions and group chemistry
Biology modules
Biology Molecular and Cellular
Structure and function of biological molecules, cell membrane structure and transport mechanisms, cell cycle and cellular replication processes
Biology Physiological Systems and Genetics
Mammalian physiological systems, human reproduction and excretion, genetic inheritance and genetic engineering techniques, genetic mutations and disorders
Physics modules
Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
Ohm’s law and resistance, electromotive force and potential difference, Kirchhoff’s laws to DC circuits, electric fields and Coulomb’s law, magnetic fields and apply Fleming’s left-hand rule, electromagnetism and Faraday’s law, gravitational fields and Newton’s law of gravitation.
Physics: Mechanics
Scalar and vector quantities, Newton’s laws of motion, friction, drag, and terminal velocity, principles of statics, including moments and torques, kinetic and potential energies, circular motion and centripetal force, simple harmonic motion and resonance.
Psychology modules
Psychology: Application of Psychological Theory
The fundamental principles of psychology, Issues and debates: Nature/ Nurture, which is the most crucial biology or environment, Free/Will determinism: Do we have free will? Psychology as a science, including the use of statistical tests to eliminate chance probability. Key models of memory (multi-store and Working memory) and theories of forgetting (interference and retrieval failure).
Psychology: Methods of Investigation and Development
Methods of psychological investigation and social and early development. With focus on quantitative and qualitative methods of investigation and application of the approaches to phobias, depression and schizophrenia. The influence of early experiences on personality and attachment, including Bowlby’s theory and Ainsworth’s strange situation. How in later life factors such as conformity and obedience shape our actions.
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