University of Huddersfield Science Extended Degree leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree

Yes they are I’ve applied to hudds to progress onto pharmacy

For the uni of Huddersfield admissions test what type of question should i revise or prepare for?

I cant really remember the questions they had on the test but I do know it was really basic maths.
You’ll be fine, ik one person who did really bad on it but they accepted them anyway

Yes they are I’ve applied to hudds to progress onto pharmacy

Hi @Aathira N
Progression onto Optometry and Pharmacy is dependent on meeting stringent performance levels in the SED. You must pass all modules with an overall pass mark of at least 70%. Plus at least 70% in the Chemistry module and 70% in the Maths and Physics module.
You must also successfully undertake an interview with the Optometry or Pharmacy admissions staff.

As the number of places per year for progression on to pharmacy or optometry after the SED may change, it may be best to contact the university admissions office - 01484 472 625 or [email protected].

Aaliya ~ 3rd year pharmacy student ~ University of Huddersfield

How easy is it to get 70%

Hi I know I will give it my all but I want to progress onto optometry so do u know how easy it would be to get an overall mark of 70% and then progress onto Optom?

Hi @Husnahash

While we can't attest to how difficult the course is, 70% at university is equivalent to to a first class, in terms of what grade that would be at other levels of study it would be along the lines of top grade achievable- a first class is between 70%-100% of the marks.

From our course pages, you can see what modules are studied and how the course is assessed:
https://courses.hud.ac.uk/full-time/undergraduate/science-extended-degree-leading-to-a-bsc-hons-degree

This course "will be taught through a series of lectures, tutorials, seminars and laboratory practicals. Assessment will include coursework, eportfolio, projects and laboratory work in addition to examinations. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course."

From personal experience as a former student, now employee at the University, I found it clearer on how to achieve the grades I wanted than A Level. At A Level it isn't always clear what you need to do in order to get the top marks, whereas when I studied here, you are given course handbooks and assignment briefs telling you what to do in order to get the top grades. Combine that knowledge of what you need to do to get the grade along with a lot of hard work and effort, I was able to get a first class in my degree.

Many thanks,
UoH

It would be useful to have some stats if possible: eg, the number of students who successfully complete the 70% requirement, how many apply for optometry and how many get into the course. Also those who are successful in completing the MOptom who took the initial year.

How do I see the stats

Hi @Asha2003 thats great to hear!
Good luck with your application.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

Aaliya ~ 3rd year pharmacy student ~ University of Huddersfield

I got an offer for the SED and I want to progress onto optometry

hey guys,

for those of you that did it this year, did any of you get into optom or pharamcy? if so, what was your overall percentage?

thanks

Hi, I didn't get into optometry this year from the SED. Personally it's not worth it, it's far better to do an access course or resit A-levels than this course. I'm now going into a completely different career that isn't science based.
Unless you're really good at chemistry, maths and physics then the SED isn't worth it as you're going to need 70% or more to do optometry and pharmacy. Typically there is only 15-20 places each year for pharmacy and 15-25 for optometry for people who have done the SED. considering usually there is more than 200 people who do the SED. Many people including my friends didn't get in to do optometry/ pharmacy, they've had to pick other courses that have a lower tariff(courses that only require an overall pass of 40% or more), e.g. biomedicine, pharmacology.. etc..
If I could go back I wouldn't do this course, it's a waste of time and money.

Hi @Asha2003 thats great to hear!
Good luck with your application.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

Aaliya ~ 3rd year pharmacy student ~ University of Huddersfield

If you did a level sciences (A level biology, a level Chemistry, A level physics and A level maths) you don't need to do the test and interview. I did 2 btecs and A level sociology so I had to do the interview and maths test.

Hi @Asha2003 thats great to hear!
Good luck with your application.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

Aaliya ~ 3rd year pharmacy student ~ University of Huddersfield