University of Lancashire

BSc Biology with Foundation Year

University of Lancashire

Course overview

Our BSc Biology (Foundation Year) course is designed to establish a solid grounding in basic scientific principles, thereby preparing students for progression to a full honours degree in Biology. The program is structured to be engaging and intellectually stimulating, helping students to cultivate their confidence while developing into independent learners. 

 

Students will have the opportunity to participate in an optional sandwich placement year, which offers them a chance to acquire invaluable industry experience that can enhance their employability. In addition to theoretical knowledge, the course aims to equip students with essential practical skills, which are honed through hands-on experience in modern, spacious, and well-equipped laboratories. 

 

This comprehensive approach ensures that graduates are well-prepared for future academic or professional pursuits in the field of biology.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements

Applicants are required to have the following:

 

  • UCAS:56 points

  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP

  • International Baccalaureate Diplomas are accepted

 

English Language Requirements

Candidates whose first or primary language is not English will usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no component score below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    20% reduction in tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Chevening - UK Government Scholarship

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of BSc Biology (with Foundation Year) at the University of Central Lancashire can take future roles such as:

 

  • Research Assistant

  • Quality Analyst

  • Science Educator

  • Laboratory Technician

  • Biotechnology Education

  • Environmental sciences

Cost of study

The cost of BSc Biology ( with Foundation Year) at the University of Central Lancashire for international students is £17,250 per year. Tuition is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

Your application for this course can be done through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to learn more about the admission process and help you meet the program requirements.

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