Biological Sciences with Integrated Foundation Year: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Brighton, UK

Biological Sciences with Integrated Foundation Year

UK

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What will I learn?

With an extra year of integrated study at foundation level, this course opens up opportunities in the sciences if you don't hold the required qualifications to go straight on to the BSc(Hons), want to change career, or are returning to study.The foundation year gives you the support, knowledge and skills you need. On successful completion of the foundation year, you can progress to the accredited Biological Sciences BSc(Hons).The emphasis is on practical learning and you will explore biological systems at molecular, cell, tissue and whole organism levels. You will develop skills in our purpose-built ecology, microbiology, molecular biology and tissue culture labs.Opportunities for fieldwork will further develop your practical skills and you'll be able to get involved in a research project. Destinations for optional field trips currently include South Africa and the Mediterranean.Location Brighton: MoulsecoombUCAS code C121Full-time 4 yearsWith placement year 5 yearsBSc(Hons) accredited by the Royal Society of Biology

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,108.00 (19,72,979) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Brighton

Mithras House,

Lewes Road,

Brighton,

Brighton & Hove,

BN2 4AT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,108.00 (19,72,979) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Brighton

Mithras House,

Lewes Road,

Brighton,

Brighton & Hove,

BN2 4AT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

UCAS tariff

72 tariff points. Level 3 Key Skills and General Studies will count towards the tariff.

A-levels

DDD to include biology and another science.

International Baccalaureate

24 points, with Higher level biology and chemistry at grade 4.

Other qualifications

If you have completed an Access course or BTEC diploma we will consider your application on an individual basis; relevant experience may also be taken into account.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)

English and maths.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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