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

Biology with Foundation Year

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biology with Foundation Year course at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

D,D,D

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: C108

Here's what Manchester Metropolitan University says about its Biology with Foundation Year course.

The foundation year provides a route onto a biology or chemistry degree if you don't have the qualifications or have not studied advanced level subjects sufficiently related to your course of choice.

After successful completion of the foundation year in biology and chemistry, you can progress on to one of the relevant BSc (Hons) degrees.

Whichever route you take, you’ll have the skills and understanding you need to undertake further study or get started in your career.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

  • Provides a route onto your chosen degree course if you don't currently meet the entry requirements.

  • Foundation years are designed to make undergraduate degrees more accessible to those who are under-represented in higher education, for example, those with non-traditional qualifications.

  • Course content is tailored so that it is appropriate to your chosen degree.

  • Helps you to develop the study skills and academic knowledge you will need to start Year 1 of your degree with confidence.

  • You will be eligible to apply for student finance in the same way as other undergraduates.

  • We’ve invested over £115 million to transform the way we teach and the way our students learn. The new Dalton building is equipped with dynamic learning spaces, world-class teaching and research facilities and collaborative study zones. This means you’ll graduate with the skills and experiences employers look for. 

Source: Manchester Metropolitan University

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Department of Natural Sciences

Location

Main Site | Manchester

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Biology

Start date

28 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Manchester Metropolitan University student reviews

(4.3)
Based on 181 reviews from Manchester Metropolitan University's students and alumni
5 star
52%
4 star
29%
3 star
14%
2 star
4%
1 star
1%
All reviews

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Graduate

1 year ago

The student union was very helpful and put on some great events they helped with any issued and were friendly

(5)
Student Union

Graduate

1 year ago

The uni life was great, enjoyed it thoroughly and would highly reccomend it

(5)
University life

Graduate

1 year ago

It cost alit to go but due to student loans it made it very accessible for me and definitely worth it

(4)
Finance

Graduate

1 year ago

I got loads of support even throughout covid where we weren't going into uni but would get our lectures through Microsoft teams and zoom

(5)
Support

Graduate

1 year ago

The facilities were great I was mainly based in the business school which was huge the library was also great

(5)
Facilities

Graduate

1 year ago

The course was good amd challenging there was plenty of support event throughout covid

(5)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Manchester Metropolitan University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Manchester Metropolitan University students who took the Biology with Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.

Biology (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

74%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

89%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

86%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

83%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

69%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

89%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

80%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

51%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

91%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

91%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

91%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

88%

med

How well organised is your course?

82%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

88%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

69%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

91%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

65%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

76%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

91%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

83%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

88%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

77%

low

Student information

See who's studying at Manchester Metropolitan University. These students are taking Biology with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.

Biology
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female60%Male40%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above61%
Number of students180
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyC
ChemistryC
PsychologyB
GeographyB
MathematicsC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Biology with Foundation Year at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Manchester Metropolitan University graduates who took Biology with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.

Biosciences

Earnings

£21.2k

First year after graduation

£24.1k

Third year after graduation

£26.6k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Biology with Foundation Year.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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