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West Herts College🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Biological Sciences
Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary
£28,000
Satisfaction
86%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
100%

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About West Herts College

West Herts College (WHC) is a further education college in West Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. Established in 1991 through the amalgamation of Watford College, Cassio College and Dacorum College, WHC has campuses in Watford and Hemel Hempstead.

Since 2019, WHC has been a member of the West Herts College Group (WHC Group) together with Barnfield College.

Local Community Integrity

Moving to a new city can be daunting. Based on official Government data, here is the demographic reality of the tight-knit neighbourhood immediately surrounding University House.

Community Safety7/10
Relative safety and crime rates
GP & Healthcare Access3/10
Proximity and access to local GPs
Air Quality1/10
Local air quality and emissions
Housing Quality5/10
Condition of local housing stock
Economic Health9/10
Local income and poverty levels
Overall Deprivation8/10
UK Indices of Multiple Deprivation

*Data represents the Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) indices immediately contiguous to the campus perimeter.

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What Students Say

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The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 61% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.

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Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 83% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.

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Academic support is accessible; 83% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.

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Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 83% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.

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The community feel here is incredible. 78% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.

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The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 94% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.

Student Living Costs

South East
Est. Annual Total
£9,660
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£805
Rent£550
Groceries£105
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£4.80

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