asked Her Majesty's Government:
What is their estimate for the current year and next year of the number of degree courses in science, technology, engineering and mathematics offered at United Kingdom universities and the number of students studying these courses. [HL1843]
The department does not hold information on courses offered by higher education institutions. The latest available information on student enrolments is given in the table.
2004-05 2005-06 First Degree Other Undergraduate First Degree Other Undergraduate Subject Area Medicine and dentistry 38,155 420 40,720 470 Subjects allied to medicine 109,140 145,715 116,795 143,735 Biological sciences 102,245 8,500 107,360 8,075 Veterinary science 3,545 15 3,600 0 Agriculture and related subjects 7,490 4,395 7,835 6,465 Physical sciences 48,985 3,620 50,820 4,190 Mathematical sciences 20,275 825 20,930 585 Computer science 73,925 22,590 65,850 20,740 Engineering and technology 78,215 16,715 78,010 16,725 Architecture, building and planning 28,310 7,445 32,335 8,965 Total science, technology, engineering and mathematics 510,285 210,240 524,255 209,950 Other 642,355 237,370 667,015 238,135 Total all subject areas 1,152,640 447,610 1,191,270 448,085 Source: Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) student record data. Figures have been rounded to the nearest five; components may not sum to totals. 1 Excludes the Open University