Are you looking for an alternative route into our biology degrees? Whether you’re returning to study or your results werent what you’d hoped for, this year zero foundation course prepares you to enter any biology degree. You will be taught at the University by the same academics as on our degrees and will gain the understanding and confidence needed for your degree, plus the study skills needed to succeed.
* This course is an integrated part of a biology degree at the University of Plymouth. Successful completion of the foundation year (Year 0) provides progression ont...
Are you looking for an alternative route into our biology degrees? Whether you’re returning to study or your results werent what you’d hoped for, this year zero foundation course prepares you to enter any biology degree. You will be taught at the University by the same academics as on our degrees and will gain the understanding and confidence needed for your degree, plus the study skills needed to succeed.<br/><br/><br/>* This course is an integrated part of a biology degree at the University of Plymouth. Successful completion of the foundation year (Year 0) provides progression onto Year 1 from a choice of biology degrees. With historical pass rates in excess of 85%, you have an excellent chance of progression onto Year 1. You can progress onto BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences, BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology, BSc (Hons) Zoology or BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare from this course.<br/><br/><br/>* You will benefit from over 25 years of expertise in science foundation courses at the University of Plymouth, which continue to produce excellent degree candidates.<br/><br/><br/>* You will be prepared to study at degree level during the course, so unlike A levels or Access Courses, you will actually learn how to study at degree level, giving you a significant advantage once you move onto the degree itself.<br/><br/><br/>* Your studies can be funded through standard tuition fee loans – it does not require an upfront investment.<br/><br/><br/>* You will benefit from enthusiastic, supportive academic staff that have substantial experience in helping students realise their potential and who are active researchers in their fields.<br/><br/><br/>* You will be taught at the University itself – not on a satellite campus or in a tertiary college – and you will be taught by the same academic staff that teach on our other degrees.<br/><br/><br/>* You will benefit from the full University experience from day one – Fresher’s Week, a full university library and IT provision and so on to fully support your studies. <br/><br/><br/>* The foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree. Completion of the foundation year will not lead to a separate award or qualification its own right but will provide access to Year 1 of your degree.<br/>
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
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Course Code
C102
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
32
48
Minimum 2 A Levels to include a Grade E in a relevant science subject: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Environmental, Marine Science, Science in the Society.
Accepted in combination
Pass Science based Access course
24
to include Pass in a Higher Level science related subject. Maths and English accepted within.
Accepted in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
32 to 48 Points - Minimum 2 A Levels to include a Grade E in a relevant science subject: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Environmental, Marine Science, Science in the Society, Health & Social Care.
Accepted in combination
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