BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation Year
University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom
Course overview
Build biology knowledge and skills with our BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation Year degree. Research-led teaching. Lab-based learning.
Include a placement year.
Key highlights
- Research-led teaching across the biological sciences
- Lab-based learning to build practical biology skills
- Option to include a placement year
- Foundation year builds core knowledge before degree-level study
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — Standard entry requirements UCAS tariff points 64 points A level 64 UCAS Tariff points.
- BTEC: MPP — BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
- T-level: Pass — grade (D or E
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate: 26 — International Baccalaureate 26 points overall.
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Biologist
- Laboratory technician
- Research assistant
- Biomedical scientist
- Environmental consultant
- Science teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: See latest UK/home undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding | International: See latest international undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Admission
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