Biological Sciences with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

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

Looking for an alternative route into biology degrees? This foundation year, taught by University academics, builds your knowledge, confidence and study skills – preparing you to succeed and progress onto any biology degree.

Specialised facilities
Benefit from cutting-edge facilities, including glasshouses, electron microscopy, marine labs and interactive microscope tech, gaining hands-on experience in the latest biological tools.

Funded field trips
Enjoy free local or subsidised international field trips, and fully funded ...

Course Information

2 options available

Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.

Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

C102

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Foundation

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

32

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.

Scottish Higher

Accepted in combination

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Science based Access course

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

to include H3 in a Higher Level science related subject. Maths and English accepted within.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

PPP

In a relevant science subject

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MP

In a relevant science subject

Extended Project

Accepted in combination

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

M,M

In a relevant science subject

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

A level

32 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.

T Level

P

Pass - Science pathway, plus GCSE Maths grade 4/C or above.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

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