Biology with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
Choose the foundation year route to build the skills, confidence and knowledge you need for success: you can gain your full honours degree in four years Facilities include an Aquatic Research Facility, glasshouse, insectary, and specialist laboratories Immerse yourself in a subject which is constantly evolving to address important 21st-century challenges Gain a thorough grounding in traditional aspects of biology while discovering the latest research-led innovations Enhance your practical experience through exciting work placement and internship opportunities. This course can be studied with or without an Industrial
Placement year
Get to grips with latest instrumentation and technology in our first-rate laboratories. Your studies won’t be confined to the laboratory as fieldwork is an essential part of the course Draw on our extensive network of contacts and strong employer partnerships to broaden your professional outlook
Key highlights
- Foundation year builds skills and confidence before full honours study
- Aquatic Research Facility, glasshouse, insectary and specialist laboratories
- Optional Industrial Placement Year plus work placement and internship opportunities
- Fieldwork is an essential part of the course
- Traditional biology grounding combined with research-led innovations
- Strong employer partnerships and an extensive network of industry contacts
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 72 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you…
- A-level: DDD — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to…
- T-level: Pass — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Ma…
- BTEC: MMP — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and Englis…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Biologist
- Laboratory technician
- Ecologist
- Research assistant
- Environmental consultant
- Conservation officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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