Science with Foundation Year (Integrated Honours Programme) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

This course is now accepting applicants with the correct A level subjects.

Want to study a science degree, but you took the wrong A levels, or you took the correct A levels but have not met the grades for your desired subject? This course is designed to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding that you will need to progress onto one of our science undergraduate courses. 

Our one-year foundation course prepares you for undergraduate study, giving you the subject-specific knowledge and skills you need to progress on to one of our science undergraduate courses. 

After successfully meeting the progression criteria of the foundation year you will be guaranteed progression on to your chosen undergraduate degree.\*

You will benefit from having the opportunity to develop key scientific skills alongside the fundamental scientific concepts needed to succeed in your chosen undergraduate degree.

\* Some courses require you to pass an additional interview.

Please note: this course does not accept international/EU applications. 

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Is this course for me? 

The foundation year is ideal if you: 

* have A level grades, or equivalent, but not the right subjects for direct entry to a science degree

* have A level grades, or equivalent, but not the right grades in specific science subjects for direct entry to a science degree

* meet the university's conditions for contextual admissions and have a grade lower than our entry requirements in the same subject or are an elite athlete 

* will be a mature student returning to education and have evidence of recent study \
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What will I study?

Biology and chemistry are the two main components of foundation science. You'll also study maths and science skills which are applied directly to biology and chemistry topics. We also provide human biology for students keen on the biomedical sciences. 

Fundamental to our courses is a significant amount of laboratory work which will allow you to develop the analytical, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that have set our foundation science students apart from direct applicants and gives them a head start in their undergraduate studies. \
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Why choose this course?\
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Course highlights**

* Build a strong foundation helping you progress onto one of our science undergraduate courses.


* Develop practical experience and key scientific skills with laboratory work.

* Learn from academics who are active in world-leading science research.\
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Proven results


* We’re a top 20 UK and top 100 world university (QS World University Rankings 2026).

* More than 90% of our research is classed as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” (Research Excellence Framework 2021).