Telford,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation Year in Wolverhampton United Kingdom | University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton
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Wolverhampton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
14,950
(c. USD19,925.06)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This Royal Society of Biology-accredited program establishes a robust foundation in Biological Sciences. Key benefits include: Royal Society of Biology accreditation and comprehensive knowledge development in this captivating field. The foundation year strengthens core bioscience competencies while enhancing essential communication, academic, and mathematical abilities - skills further refined through hands-on learning in our advanced Rosalind Franklin laboratories under expert guidance.
The curriculum delivers fundamental subject knowledge while incorporating technical, practical, and career-focused elements. Graduates gain qualifications suitable for diverse employment and postgraduate opportunities. The foundation year provides extra preparation time, solidifying core competencies before degree-level study.
Foundation modules introduce key biological concepts, healthcare science careers, and scientific problem-solving - establishing vital groundwork. The program also develops transferable skills including academic writing, presentation techniques, and essential mathematics for biosciences. Subsequent years explore specialized biological topics with increasing specialization options aligned with career aspirations.
Learning utilizes Wolverhampton City Campus facilities, particularly the Rosalind Franklin building's cutting-edge laboratories featuring cell culture and fermentation equipment. Students benefit from instruction by industry-experienced academics with strong graduate employment connections. Assessment emphasizes practical application, culminating in a final-year research project within your chosen specialization.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
We will consider mature applicants (age 21 or over) who have not achieved 48 UCAS points (equivalence) from prior level 3 qualifications, if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience.  You will be required to attend a compulsory Prepare for foundation assessment day where you will take part in a variety of activities which will assess your suitability for the course. 
Academic Pathway: - 48+ UCAS tariff points Either A-levels: Grade profile of DD; Access to HE Diploma: (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (48 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at pass); BTEC: Grade profile of PPP; T-Level: Pass grade with a core component profile less than C. Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points will be required.
 
IELTS: Overall Score of 6.0 with no component less than 5.5; TOEFL: Overall Score of 60 with no component score less than 20; Pearson Test of English: Overall Score of 59 with no component score less than 59.
Tuition
GBP
14,950