Biological Sciences (Including Foundation Year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biological Sciences (Including Foundation Year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
### What is the BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (including Foundation Year)?
The BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (including Foundation Year) is a four-year degree.
You’ll secure a broad understanding of modern biology and a strong basis to specialise from, in your undergraduate degree or beyond.
If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the three-year version, starting the course with a Foundation Year gives you a supported step up to university study.
### Why this course
### What is the BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (including Foundation Year)?
The BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (including Foundation Year) is a four-year degree.
You’ll secure a broad understanding of modern biology and a strong basis to specialise from, in your undergraduate degree or beyond.
If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the three-year version, starting the course with a Foundation Year gives you a supported step up to university study.
### Why this course
The BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (including Foundation Year) lets you explore the spectrum of biology and choose what to specialise in.
Year Zero prepares you with the skills and confidence needed to progress into your first year and continue on to a full undergraduate degree programme.
Year One will offer broad insights into cell and molecular biology, genetics, ecology and evolution. For Year Two and your Final Year, you'll deepen your knowledge across disciplines or specialise in an area of your choosing, from molecular and cell biology to ecology and conservation biology.
You’ll graduate on the path to a biologist career in a range of specialisms, such as marine biology, conservation and molecular biology.
### Who should apply
* Future biological scientists and researchers
* Those wanting to further our modern understanding of the living world
* Students considering careers through a broad understanding of biology
* Practical learners wanting hands-on and field experience
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A32-E10
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. We accept A Levels, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, International Baccalaureate, T Levels, AAQs and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. GCSE Mathematics and Science at grade 4/C is also required.
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