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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biology with a Foundation Year
University of Kent
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biology with a Foundation Year course at University of Kent.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,D,D
including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Kent. These students are taking Biology with a Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | B |
| Chemistry | D |
| Psychology | C |
| Mathematics | D |
| Geography | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C10F
Here's what University of Kent says about its Biology with a Foundation Year course.
Biology with a Foundation Year Biology is the science of life and is at the forefront of social change, from the use of genetically modified organisms to humanity's effect on the environment, sustainable energy and food production. At Kent you'll gain the skills, knowledge and support to help build a better tomorrow.
You study living organisms and their interactions with the environment, investigating life forms ranging from viruses and bacteria to complex animals and plants. You'll learn from inspirational academics working at the cutting-edge of research with access to fantastic facilities.
Foundation Year This is an excellent conversion course for applicants who don't meet the academic requirements for direct entry but have shown academic ability in non-science subjects.
Accreditation Our Biology degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).
Your future Graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience. During your studies, you’ll also develop key transferable skills in research, critical thinking, analytical abilities and problem solving.
Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
Source: University of Kent
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Biosciences
Location
Canterbury campus | Canterbury
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Biology
Start date
26 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Kent
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 University of Kent students who took the Biology with a Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
med
Teaching on my course
92%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
83%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
77%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
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?
75%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
75%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
58%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
58%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
med
Academic support
79%
low
Academic support
79%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
75%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
79%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
73%
low
How well organised is your course?
83%
med
Learning resources
83%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
75%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
low
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
75%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Kent. These students are taking Biology with a Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Kent graduates who took Biology with a Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
75%
In work, study or other activity
67%
Say it fits with future plans
53%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
14%
Natural and social science professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
8%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Kent graduates who took Biology with a Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.5k
First year after graduation
£28.5k
Third year after graduation
£33.9k
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 a Foundation Year.
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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