BSc Integrated Sciences (UCAS Code F000)
With optional Foundation (Extended) Year Programme (UCAS code FGH0)
Integrated Sciences at London South Bank University
The degree is hosted within the Faculty of Engineering, Science & the Built Environment, which has a wide range of teaching and research.
The programme uses project work, problem-based learning and case studies to teach the physical, chemical and biological fundamentals of science and its applications in an exciting interdisciplinary way. It gives cutting edge scientific knowledge and skills for the 21st century, just what today’s employers are looking for.
Students have the opportunity to break their academic studies and take the third year of an Honours Sandwich Degree in industry or a research laboratory or hospital, where they can start to put their newly acquired skills into practice.
A special feature of this degree is the ‘Extended’ or Foundation Year, for applicants (often mature students) who meet the general requirements to start a degree, but who do not have traditional science qualifications at A-level or equivalent. This allows motivated students to get a flying start onto the normal three year program.
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Course Structure
- The Physical Universe
A look at the big picture; matter, energy and the forces which make the universe tick, from the smallest particle to the largest galaxy. - Atoms and molecules
Chemical foundations of science - Motion and Waves
Basic principles of physics - Biological Organization
Biological foundations, from the cell to whole organisms - Laboratory Based Learning
Scientific and experimental problem solving - Core Skills for Science
Key hands-on skills for physics, chemistry and biology. Safe laboratory practice - Introductory Mathematics
Essential mathematics for Science and Engineering, from the beginning - Computer Programming
Hands-on programming skills and the use of MatLab for scientific work.
- Biomolecules
The basic chemistry of life - Electromagnetism and Applications
Basic principles and applications from medicine to telecommunications - States of Matter
Why matter takes the form it does, why it changes, and how we can use its properties. - Problem-Based Learning
Inter-disciplinary experimental group work - Instrumental Methods of Analysis
Using hi-tech spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques to analyze minute samples of biological, forensic and other material - Instrumentation and Control using Labview
Practical skills in using one of science’s biggest and best computer based instrumentation tools - Mathematical Methods
Mathematical tools to solve real scientific problems - Research Methods
Scientific method; planning and researching material for a scientific project and the basics of statistical analysis
Optional Sandwich training year
- From Quarks to Life
Quantum science, a microscopic view of matter and its applications to nuclear energy, in parallel with Astro-Biology, a microscopic view of how matter can be alive. - Bio-informatics
Proteins and their functions; the human genome and how we might use it - Energy Resources
Traditional and alternative energy sources, their sustainability and side effects (global warming) - Medical Physics
Modern imaging, radiological techniques and sensors in medicine - Advanced Analytical Methods
Mass spectrometry and magnetic resonance techniques for ultra sensitive molecular analysis - Project
Individual or group experimental or simulation work in or across any of the sciences, depending on the interest of the student - A choice of advanced options, including:
Accident Analysis and Investigation
Dynamics and System Modelling
Explosions and Fire
Human Evolution and Genetics
Reproductive and Human Biology
Industry and the Environment
Introduction to Communications and Networks
Principles of Control
Science and Society
Virtual and Intelligent Instrumentation Systems
Entry Requirements
Typically 120 UCAS points with at least 60 points in a science subject, achieved for example by:
2 full A-levels (or equivalent A1 and A2) including one science subject,
or
National Diploma (ND) in a science based subject,
or
Advanced GNVQ in a science based subject.
A wide range of other qualifications can be considered on an individual basis and will normally require an interview. These include:
- Successful completion of an Extended Degree course (foundation year) in Integrated Science, Science, or Engineering.
- An approved access course.
- European and overseas qualifications deemed to be equivalent to the above qualifications by the National Academic Information Centre for the UK, with ILETS level 6.0.
A good standard of mathematics is required, which can be demonstrated by GCSE Grade A*- B or mathematics coverage within other advanced qualifications.
We welcome mature applicants with other qualifications and/or relevant experiential learning judged to be equivalent. Past achievement can be assessed and considered for Credit for Prior Learning.
Assessment
There are eight units in each year, most of them including practical work of some kind. The units are assessed by a combination of coursework and examinations. Coursework is varied, examples being on-going records of laboratory experiments, tutorial work and problem classes, case studies, presentations and more formal reports of bigger assignments. Students are progressively taught how to report coursework to professional scientific standards, which is an excellent preparation for work and careers, where clear communication of scientific work is essential. In the first year most of the assessment is by coursework and overall coursework counts for about 30% of the degree.
The final degree mark is made up 80% from the best six units at level 3 and 20% from the remaining level 3 and level 2 units.
Further Information
London South Bank University is in a fantastic central London location, with the West End, Oxford Street, Soho, restaurants, bars, clubs and galleries all within easy reach and with excellent transport links. The culturally rich Thames waterside, with the London Eye and Tate Modern, is only a 10 minute lunchtime walk away. The University is a teaching-led and research-active university with excellent industrial links (with over 100 researchers and an RAE score of 4 in the Science and Engineering faculty). The Sunday Times consistently ranks LSBU in the top ten for graduate starting salaries in the UK. More detail is on our website.
How to apply
Normally via UCAS, The LSBU institution code is L75 and code name LONSB. The Integrated Sciences Course Code is F000. For the Extended Degree in Integrated sciences, the code is FGH0.
For late applications or further advice contact us on 020 7815 7815
Student Bursaries
All full time home and EU students are eligible for the LSBU Annual Bursary. This is worth £2250 over the three years of the course. It is not means tested and students do not have to pay it back.
Contacts
Dr Laszlo Gergely
gergeyl@lsbu.ac.uk
020 7815 7934
Dr Bob Kaye
kayerd@lsbu.ac.uk
020 7815 7514