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Biological Sciences with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

University of Surrey

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Surrey, Guildford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary


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鈥檚 a great option if:You don鈥檛 have the grades for a full degree courseYou have non-traditional qualifications or experienceYou鈥檙e starting university after some time away from educationYou鈥檙e looking for more support during the transition into university study.


Life as a foundation year student

During a foundation year you鈥檒l learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you鈥檒l be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.As a foundation year student, you鈥檒l be a full student of the University and part of our community. You鈥檒l have access to all our campus facilities and support.


Why choose this course

-Select modules tailored to your interests, with the option to specialise in animal biology and ecology, cellular and molecular sciences or infection and immunity.-Access our 拢12.5 million鈥疘nnovation for Health Learning Laboratory to acquire practical experience that is essential for a research career and valued by employers.-Gain industry experience through our Professional Training placements, where you can work in one of our partner laboratories across the world.-Conduct fieldwork on campus and further afield, with the opportunity to practise your scientific skills in a non-controlled environment.


What you will study

In your first year, you鈥檒l study topics that are fundamental to biosciences, ensuring you have a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree.During your second year, you鈥檒l have the option to specialise in either animal biology and ecology, cellular and molecular sciences, or infection and immunity.Alternatively, you can choose from a variety of broader modules including analytical biochemistry, cellular microbiology and neuroscience.In your third year, you鈥檒l 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鈥檒l also complete a research project, bringing together all the practical, analytical and presentation skills you鈥檝e developed.

Tuition fees

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拢 26,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : CCC

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.

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University information

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University of Surrey

University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Guildford, 30 Priestley Rd, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    25th out of 94 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    130 57%

    45th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    13th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.28 82%

    5th

    2

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