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**Foundation courses**
A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:
You don’t have the grades for a full degree course
You have non-traditional qualifications or experience
You’re starting university after some time away from education
You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.
**Life as a foundation year student**
During a foundation year you’ll...
**Foundation courses**<br/>A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:<br/><br/>You don’t have the grades for a full degree course<br/>You have non-traditional qualifications or experience<br/>You’re starting university after some time away from education<br/>You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.<br/><br/>**Life as a foundation year student**<br/>During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.<br/><br/>As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course**<br/>-Select modules tailored to your interests, with the option to specialise in either animal biology and ecology, cellular and molecular sciences, or infection and immunity. <br/><br/>-Access our £12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory to acquire practical experience that is essential for a research career and valued by a wide range of employers. <br/><br/>-Gain industry experience through our Professional Training placements, where you can work in one of our partner laboratories across the world. <br/><br/>-Conduct fieldwork both on campus and further afield, with the opportunity to practise your scientific skills in a non-controlled environment.<br/><br/>-Study among highly satisfied students, as we have an over 90% satisfaction score for biological sciences in the National Student Survey 2022.<br/><br/>-Join the 97% of our biosciences and medicine graduates who go on to employment or further study.* <br/><br/>*Graduate Outcomes survey 2022, HESA <br/><br/>**What you will study**<br/>On this course, you’ll investigate biological structure and function at various levels, from molecules to cells, through to whole organisms, communities and ecosystems. <br/><br/>In your first year, you’ll study topics that are fundamental to biosciences, ensuring you have a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree. <br/><br/>During your second year, you’ll have the option to specialise in either animal biology and ecology, cellular and molecular sciences, or infection and immunity. <br/><br/>Alternatively, you can choose from a variety of broader modules including analytical biochemistry, cellular microbiology and neuroscience. <br/><br/>In your third year, you’ll further your knowledge of your chosen specialism or broader study by exploring topics such as advanced pharmacology, genetics, and the impact of humans on the environment. You’ll also complete a research project, bringing together all the practical, analytical, and presentation skills you’ve developed.
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Stag Hill
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
7C56
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherB,B,B,C,C Overall: BBBCC Required subjects: A science subject. GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language and Mathematics grade C Access to HE DiplomaD:21,M:3,P:21 Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 21 at Distinction, 3 at Merit and and 21 at Pass Required subjects: modules must be in relevant subjects. GCSE or Equivalent: Inclusion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalent within Access programme International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 Overall: 29 Required subjects: a science subject HL4/SL6. GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM Overall: MMM in Applied Science Required subjects: Please contact us to discuss suitability. GCSE/National 4/National 5English and Mathematics grade C (4) (or equivalents may be considered). Scottish Advanced HigherC,C,C Overall: CCC Required subjects: A science subject. GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language and Mathematics grade C Extended ProjectA Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Overall: Pass overall with CCC from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. Required subjects: An A-level in a science subject. GCSE or Equivalent: Inclusion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalent within the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. A levelC,C,C Overall: CCC We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required subjects: A science subject. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass. T Level |
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