Biological Sciences with Foundation
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Biological Sciences with Foundation
Combine a foundation year with a traditional university degree in the biological sciences.
Get the skills and experience you need to study an undergraduate degree in the biological sciences with our integrated foundation programme, open to UK/EU and international students. You are guaranteed a place on one of the following programmes at Queen Mary if you pass the foundation year, without having to re-apply through UCAS:
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Medical Genetics
Neuroscience
Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics
Psychology...
Combine a foundation year with a traditional university degree in the biological sciences.
Get the skills and experience you need to study an undergraduate degree in the biological sciences with our integrated foundation programme, open to UK/EU and international students. You are guaranteed a place on one of the following programmes at Queen Mary if you pass the foundation year, without having to re-apply through UCAS:
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Medical Genetics
Neuroscience
Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics
Psychology
Zoology
As a foundation student you’ll have full access to all student facilities, including welfare, library, social and sport. UK and EU foundation students are eligible for funding through the Student Loans Company. You’ll be taught on our Mile End campus by experienced university staff who also teach on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
You can choose your own pathway through this degree, some with the option to carry out an additional year of advanced study to graduate with an MSci.
Why Choose Queen Mary, University of London During Clearing?
Get a Russell Group education that helps you make your difference. At Queen Mary University of London.
Whatever your ambitions, Queen Mary gives you the platform to achieve them. Through Clearing, you can join a university defined by opportunity, inclusion and real-world impact. With 92% of students from state school backgrounds and 75% identifying as BAME, Queen Mary is proud to champion fair access and a community where everyone can thrive.
Ranked in the UK top 20 (QS World University Rankings 2027), Queen Mary combines academic excellence with a distinctive, inc...
Get a Russell Group education that helps you make your difference. At Queen Mary University of London.
Whatever your ambitions, Queen Mary gives you the platform to achieve them. Through Clearing, you can join a university defined by opportunity, inclusion and real-world impact. With 92% of students from state school backgrounds and 75% identifying as BAME, Queen Mary is proud to champion fair access and a community where everyone can thrive.
Ranked in the UK top 20 (QS World University Rankings 2027), Queen Mary combines academic excellence with a distinctive, inclusive outlook. You’ll learn from leading academics, access cutting-edge facilities, and benefit from programmes designed around employability - with opportunities for placements, internships and industry connections built in.
And it’s not just what you study - it’s where you study. Based in London, the number one student city in Europe (QS Best Student Cities 2026), you’ll be surrounded by global culture, world-class institutions, and endless possibilities. From museums and galleries to food, music and nightlife, London is part of your experience.
Secure your place through Clearing at Queen Mary today.
Course Information
1 Clearing option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2026-09-14
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CCX2
Institution Code
Q50
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a science discipline e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 15 credits must be at Distinction, 15 credits at Merit and 15 credits at Pass or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis, and we may request an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include grades 4,4,4 from three HL subjects including Biology or Chemistry. A second science subject at Higher Level of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Queen Mary University of London welcomes applications from students currently studying Level 3 BTEC qualifications and will consider you for entry to the majority of our undergraduate courses. The typical entry requirements will vary according to the course you are applying for. Some of our courses require specific subject knowledge which you may not be able to cover as part of a Level 3 BTEC qualification and we may therefore require additional Level 3 qualifications to ensure that you are suitably prepared for relevant courses. A small number of our courses do not accept BTEC qualifications for entry, either as a standalone qualification, or in combination with other qualifications at Level 3. Information on our typical entry requirements and guidance for applying can be found at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/btec/ If you are at all unsure about the acceptability of your BTEC qualification for entry, please contact the Admissions team for individual advice (admissions@qmul.ac.uk).
A level
Including Biology or Chemistry. A second science subject from either Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required. Please note: You will also be excepted to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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