Biological Sciences (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Biological Sciences (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

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 wh...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

10/2026

Campus

Colchester Campus

Course Address
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ

Application Details

Course Code

CD00

Institution Code

E70

Points of Entry

Foundation

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

72

To include 2 full A-levels (or equivalent), one of which must be in a Science or Mathematics. For this course we require either Level 3 (i.e. A-level, BTEC, etc.) scientific study. Considered science subjects from all qualifications include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Maths, Geography, Sports Science and Applied Science. or Two GCSEs from Chemistry, Physics, and Biology at grade B/6 (or equivalent). Other science-related GCSE subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis. All applicants must also hold GCSE Maths and Science at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). We may be able to consider a pass in an OFQUAL regulated Level 2 Functional Skills Maths where you cannot meet the requirements for Maths at GCSE level. However, you are advised to try to retake GCSE Mathematics if possible as this will better prepare you for university study and future employment.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £20,475

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