**About the course**
If you want to learn from scientists tackling some of the world’s most important challenges – such as conservation, cancer and dementia – this Foundation Year is perfect for you.
The flexibility of the Foundation Year allows you to progress onto a range of our exciting degrees in the School of Life Sciences. To prepare you for whichever course you pick, you learn both practical and academic skills in biology, chemistry and mathematics, giving you the perfect grounding for your studies.
**About Sussex**
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**About the course**<br/><br/>If you want to learn from scientists tackling some of the world’s most important challenges – such as conservation, cancer and dementia – this Foundation Year is perfect for you. <br/><br/>The flexibility of the Foundation Year allows you to progress onto a range of our exciting degrees in the School of Life Sciences. To prepare you for whichever course you pick, you learn both practical and academic skills in biology, chemistry and mathematics, giving you the perfect grounding for your studies.<br/><br/>**About Sussex**<br/><br/>Sussex graduates change the world. Our students become the leaders of the future, making discoveries, improving lives and changing things for the better.<br/><br/>Study with us to join a welcoming and inspiring community of staff and students from more than 140 countries.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/><br/>We shape the world from a fantastic campus on the UK’s beautiful south coast.<br/><br/>We are the only UK university surrounded by a national park, so you can step off campus to explore the hills and woodlands of the South Downs. The vibrant, colourful and creative seaside city of Brighton & Hove is just nine minutes away.<br/><br/>With Brighton voted the happiest city in England for students, (Student Living Survey, Sodexo, 2018) there can be few better places to study.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C701
Institution Code
S90
Points of Entry
Foundation
Scottish HigherC,C,C,C,C Scottish Highers must include either Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths. You will also need Scottish National 5 in Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade B in each. You must supply evidence of your potential to do well in a demanding science degree. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme27 From the full International Baccalaureate Diploma, including at least 4 in relevant HL science (Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Physics, Psychology or Maths). Successful application for the foundation year will be evidence of academic ability in a demanding science degree. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma should normally be in Applied science and will need to include specific modules - Please see the university website for more details. The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Animal Management will also be considered. Successful applicants will need good grades in the following core modules: Animal Health and Diseases, Animal Biology, Animal Behaviour. You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and two science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B). For the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, please contact admissions ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk A levelC,C,C A-levels should normally include at least one science from Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, Marine Science, Maths/PureMaths/Further Maths, Physics, Psychology, Statistics or Life & Health Sciences (Double Award only). You will also normally need to pass the separate science practical assessment in at least one of the science subjects. You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B). T LevelD Distinction overall in the Science T Level You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and two science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B). |
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