BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation Year

This course provides excellent teaching in the key areas of biological sciences including plant and animal biology, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, key aspects of human biology, ecology and conservation. You will also learn how to design experiments to study the natural world, including fieldwork to answer questions about the environment and animal behaviour, and how to analyse and understand data, preparing you for a career where your skills can be applied. Additionally, you will undertake a year-long project as part of a team in the second year, and another year-long project individually, in your third and final year, as well as present your research at the course research conference. The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.