
Human Biology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Human Biology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you. Find out more: https://www.derby.ac.uk/undergraduate/biomedical-science-human-biology-courses/human-biology-bsc-hons-foundation/
• This course is available with a Placement Year.
Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you. Find out more: https://www.derby.ac.uk/undergraduate/biomedical-science-human-biology-courses/human-biology-bsc-hons-foundation/<br/><br/><br/>• This course is available with a Placement Year.<br/><br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C103
Institution Code
D39
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
72
We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc. Any subject specifics are outlined below in the Further Information section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications. A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met.
Access to HE Diploma
D:0,M:30,P:15
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at L2 as part of your course of study.
A level
D,D,D
T Level
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
---|---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £16,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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