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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biological Sciences with Foundation
Queen Mary University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biological Sciences with Foundation course at Queen Mary University of London.
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A level
C,C,C
Including Biology or Chemistry. A second science subject from either Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required. Please note: You will also be excepted to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England.
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See who's studying at Queen Mary University of London. These students are taking Biological Sciences with Foundation or another course from the same subject area.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: CCX2
Here's what Queen Mary University of London says about its Biological Sciences with Foundation course.
Combine a foundation year with a traditional university degree in the biological sciences.
Get the skills and experience you need to study an undergraduate degree in the biological sciences with our integrated foundation programme, open to UK/EU and international students. You are guaranteed a place on one of the following programmes at Queen Mary if you pass the foundation year, without having to re-apply through UCAS: Biochemistry Biology Biomedical Sciences Medical Genetics Neuroscience Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics Psychology Zoology
As a foundation student you’ll have full access to all student facilities, including welfare, library, social and sport. UK and EU foundation students are eligible for funding through the Student Loans Company. You’ll be taught on our Mile End campus by experienced university staff who also teach on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
You can choose your own pathway through this degree, some with the option to carry out an additional year of advanced study to graduate with an MSci.
Source: Queen Mary University of London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Biological and Behavioural Sciences
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Biological sciences
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
Year 0
Foundation
Semester 1 Compulsory Communication in Science and Technology
Year-long modules Compulsory Science and Engineering Success Foundations of Chemical Science Foundations of Physical Science Foundations of Engineering Foundations of Biological Science Mathematics A
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
How you will be assessed
Measuring attainment in our modules against the intended learning outcomes involves either a series of coursework elements (practical reports, field course reports, essays, problem sheets, online exercises and tests), an end of semester final summative assessment/written exam or a combination of both. Final-year students undertake a research or investigative project, assessed with a detailed written report, poster and interview.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Queen Mary University of London
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 Queen Mary University of London students who took the Biological Sciences with Foundation course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
71%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
63%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
79%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
63%
low
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
77%
med
Organisation and management
77%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
med
How well organised is your course?
75%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
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?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
82%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Queen Mary University of London. These students are taking Biological Sciences with Foundation or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Queen Mary University of London graduates who took Biological Sciences with Foundation - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£31.8k
Third year after graduation
£35k
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 Biological Sciences with Foundation.
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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