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Science with Foundation Year (Integrated Honours Programme)

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,B

Applicants must not have qualifications that would normally permit entry to a science degree.

Students with a science based Access course that does not meet the subject/content requirements for direct entry to the degree they wish to progress to, will be considered. Please contact the School for further information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

M2,M2,M2

Applicants must not have qualifications that would normally permit entry to a science degree

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

Applicants must not have qualifications that would normally permit entry to a science degree.

Students with a science based BTEC course that does not meet the subject/content requirements of the degree they wish to progress to, will be considered. Please contact the School for further information.

Students with a science based BTEC course that does not meet the subject/content requirements of the degree they wish to progress to, will be considered. Please contact the School for further information.

Students with a science based BTEC course that does not meet the subject/content requirements of the degree they wish to progress to, will be considered. Please contact the School for further information.

Students with a science based BTEC course that does not meet the subject/content requirements of the degree they wish to progress to, will be considered. Please contact the School for further information.

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B

Advanced Higher grades BB plus Higher grades BBBBB. Applicants must not have qualifications that would normally permit entry to a science degree.

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,B,B

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades BB. Applicants must not have qualifications that would normally permit entry to a science degree.

Can be accepted when combined with appropriate A Level subjects - please contact School for further information.

UCAS Tariff

96-135

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About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

General science

Want to study a science degree, but you took the wrong A-Levels? This course is designed to give you all the knowledge you need to progress on to one of our science undergraduate courses. If you have taken the right A-levels, but have not met the grades for your desired subject, you're encouraged to apply if you also meet our contextual offer criteria. Unlike other universities, successful completion of your foundation year guarantees you progression on to your chosen undergraduate degree.*

You'll benefit from an accelerated study, meaning you'll only be taught the information you'll need to succeed in your chosen undergraduate degree. You'll also be able to have the "university experience" from day one, allowing you to join societies, clubs, and social events alongside your peers.

Tutors on this course have experience in secondary and higher education, giving them the insight into how best to bridge the gap between the two.

*Some courses do require you to pass an additional interview.

This course is for UK applicants only.

Modules

Science with Foundation Year consists of modules in biological sciences, chemistry, maths, and studying science at university level.

Biology and chemistry are the two main components of foundation science and each run throughout the year.

If you do not meet the IELTs criteria, you will take an English Language module alongside the core modules.

For the most up-to-date module information and full details, please visit the course page on our website.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University Park Campus

Department:

Learning Science Research Institute

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

91%
UK students
9%
International students
58%
Male students
42%
Female students
11%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
C
B

After graduation


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