Biological Sciences (with foundation year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

This course is an integrated foundation degree, where you'll progress onto our BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences course, once you successfully complete your foundation year.

Our integrated foundation degrees offer a gateway to our BSc courses for those who currently don't meet the degree-level entry criteria. The foundation year acts as a launch pad, supporting you with the transition to university learning. Anticipate a year filled with the development of robust study skills, increased confidence in tackling intricate problems, and the cultivation of independent learning. Rest assured, by the end of this transformative year, you'll emerge well-prepared for the exhilarating challenges that await you at degree level.

If you change your mind at the end of your foundation year you can transfer onto one of our [other BSc Bioscience courses](https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/biosciences) at NTU.

### Why study Biological Sciences at NTU?

Why settle with one plan when you can explore your entire passion?

Take your degree anywhere you want by choosing specialist modules – that could be focusing on microbiology, environmental biology, neuroscience, physiology, or biochemistry. This will enable you to build your confidence to become a professional biological scientist. You’ll gain hands-on experience in our labs, on field trips, and through projects that mirror the work environment.

You’ll investigate, you’ll collaborate, and you’ll gain experience - in our labs, on field trips, and through projects that mirror the work environment.

#### Research-informed teaching

Our research is tackling real-world issues – and the people working on this research will be teaching you. This means you can be sure that what you are learning is frontier of new biological discoveries. For example, Dr Axel Barlow, our molecular ecology, and animal evolution expert, has used his expertise to [uncover the secrets of the dwarf elephant](https://www.ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/06/one-of-the-largest-ever-land-mammals-evolved-into-extinct-dwarf-elephant-losing-more-than-8,000kg-in-weight-and-almost-2m-in-height) which became extinct about 19,000 years ago.

During your last year research project, you will work closely with a member of staff on their area of expertise. They may ask for your help to develop a new idea that could be used in future research or teaching. You will be working on real-world problems and gaining a valuable experience at the same time.

#### Work-like experiences

You’ll design your own experiments in group work and put them to the test in both laboratory and field learning environments. Developing problem-solving skills by trial and error are important graduate-level skills, and we make sure you gain this experience from the very beginning of your degree. We’ve also incorporated employability skills into the curriculum, so you not only learn theory and skills, but you also know how to find and apply for your dream job.