Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
If you would love to study Biological Sciences here at Leicester, but your A-level subjects don’t match our entry criteria, or you don’t quite have the entry requirements to get in, this degree is your bridge to making it happen.
This Foundation Year programme is aimed at students who wish to study Biological Sciences or Medical Sciences in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Leicester, whose A-level subjects don’t match our entry criteria or who don’t have the necessary entry requirements
Completion of the integrated Foundation Year at the level...
If you would love to study Biological Sciences here at Leicester, but your A-level subjects don’t match our entry criteria, or you don’t quite have the entry requirements to get in, this degree is your bridge to making it happen.
This Foundation Year programme is aimed at students who wish to study Biological Sciences or Medical Sciences in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Leicester, whose A-level subjects don’t match our entry criteria or who don’t have the necessary entry requirements
Completion of the integrated Foundation Year at the level required will enable you to progress onto the first year of the [BSc in Biological Sciences](https://le.ac.uk/courses/biological-sciences-bsc), from where you will be able to transfer, if you wish, onto one of our other, more specialised Biological Sciences or Medical Sciences degrees.
You will be taught by expert academic staff from across a number of departments in the College of Life Sciences, studying alongside other students in the School of Biological Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Psychology.
The course strongly emphasises the development of the study skills that will be necessary for success in your undergraduate studies and beyond. These study skills will be integrated within the course material and take advantage of innovative learning technologies.
During your Foundation Year you will join our student community and be able to enjoy all aspects of the University of Leicester student experience. You will be able to join the Students’ Union, use our academic and leisure facilities, live in our accommodation and access all of our support services.
You will have a personal tutor to support you, and our excellent staff/student ratio means that you will get all the help you need throughout your studies.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-27
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
A05-A22
Institution Code
L34
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
to include one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology.
T Level
Merit in Science (with an Occupational Specialism in Laboratory technician).
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 12.0, offer-merit: 12.0
Core science accepted. Healthcare related subjects considered on a case-by-case basis.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
At least Grade 4/C in both English Language and Maths (if not held at A2/AS-level).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass Diploma with 24 points to include grade 4 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 at HL and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
May be accepted in place of a third A-level, subject to review of rest of your overall academic portfolio and application.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pass Diploma with DMM, plus five GCSEs at BBBCC/55544 including two relevant science subjects at B/5. Applied science accepted. Healthcare related subjects considered on a case-by-case basis.
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