
Biological Science (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biological Science (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)
During the foundation year, you’ll develop core bioscience and study skills using an active and collaborative approach. This boosts your skills and knowledge before moving onto BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences in Year Two.
Why settle with one plan when you can explore your entire passion?
Take your degree anywhere you want by choosing specialist modules – that could be focusing on microbiology, environmental biology, neuroscience, physiology, or biochemistry. This will enable you to build your confidence to become a professional biological scientist. You’ll gain hand...
During the foundation year, you’ll develop core bioscience and study skills using an active and collaborative approach. This boosts your skills and knowledge before moving onto BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences in Year Two.<br/><br/>Why settle with one plan when you can explore your entire passion?<br/><br/>Take your degree anywhere you want by choosing specialist modules – that could be focusing on microbiology, environmental biology, neuroscience, physiology, or biochemistry. This will enable you to build your confidence to become a professional biological scientist. You’ll gain hands-on experience in our labs, on field trips, and through projects that mirror the work environment.<br/><br/>You’ll investigate, you’ll collaborate, and you’ll gain experience - in our labs, on field trips, and through projects that mirror the work environment.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Clifton Campus
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Course Code
C112
Institution Code
N91
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade C/4 GCSE Maths grade C/4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
72 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-Level or equivalent qualification
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
72 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications
A level
72 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications
T Level
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
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