Biology (with Foundation Year)

This course is a well-rounded programme in the field of Biology; it contains a number of optional modules in level 5 and 6 that allow you to select specialisms matched to your interest and career aspirations.

The aim of the Foundation Year is to provide you with the subject knowledge, study skills and personal confidence to succeed at degree level in a biology subject. This year provides a supportive route to degree level study for students from a wide variety of educational and working backgrounds.

The course intends to furnish you with the knowledge and skills to become an employable life science graduate in a range of areas including, but not limited to laboratory work, research, biotechnology, teaching, agriculture, bio-sustainability, human health, global health, scientific journalism, pharmacology, ecotoxicology, and sustainability; many graduates from previous iterations of this programme also go on to further study at both masters and PhD level across the world. The course covers life from viruses and microbes through to plants, animals and humans; and discusses how each of these co-exists and can be utilised and managed for the greater good. We believe that this programme generates skilled graduates that would be comfortable and competent in a wide range of jobs in the growing life science sector.

A Biology degree prepares graduates for many and varied career options.

Big ambitions, real opportunities - study at a university recognised for outstanding teaching and student experience. At Suffolk, you’ll benefit from career-focused courses designed in partnership with industry, hands-on learning that builds real-world skills, and strong employer connections that open doors. Their supportive, close-knit community means you’re more than just a number, with personalised support every step of the way. From day one, you’ll gain the confidence, experience and practical knowledge you need to stand out and shape your future with success.