BSc Biological Sciences with foundation year
Course overview
The BSc Biological Science (with foundation year) at Nottingham Trent University is a four-year full-time course that starts with a foundation year. In the foundation year, students build essential skills in biology, chemistry, mathematics, study techniques and scientific thinking. After passing that year, they move into the honours degree in Biological Science. In the later years, they study topics such as cell biology, genetics, microbiology, ecology, physiology and biochemistry. This course is intended for students who may not have direct entry into Biological Science but want a pathway into it.
This is an integrated foundation degree, offered at NTU’s Clifton Campus. The foundation year acts as a springboard into the main BSc honours programme. After year one, students enter years two through four of the degree. The honours years include lab work, lectures, field modules and project work. Students may have opportunities for placement years or study abroad in some variants. The honours curriculum is designed to allow choice in modules such as microbiology, ecology, neuroscience or biochemistry. Students learn by lectures, seminars, lab practicals, fieldwork, workshops and independent study. Assessments include written exams, lab reports, essays, practical assessments, data analysis tasks, group projects and a final research or honours project.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements
- The typical entry requirement is 72 UCAS tariff points from three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications.
- Other acceptable qualifications are BTEC Extended Diplomas and Access.
English Proficiency
- For non-native English speakers, proof of English proficiency is required with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no section below 5.5.
Scholarships
Bangladesh High Achievers Award
We are pleased to offer up to £3,000 fee reduction to all high achieving Bangladeshi students.
Up to £3,000Chevening Scholarships
English Language Test Discount
You may be entitled to £200 towards the cost of an English Language Test.
Up to £200Nottingham Law School’s Professional Courses Scholarships
Nottingham Law School is delighted to offer a number of competitive professional courses scholarships that are worth up to half the value of your tuition fee.
NTU Excellence Scholarships
Undergraduate and Postgraduate - 50% or 25% off your first year tuition fees.
NTU International Merit Scholarships
International Merit Scholarships: £3,000
Up to £3,000NTU International Scholarships
International Scholarships : £2,000
Up to £2,000NTU Music Scholarship
We may award music tuition for a number of months, a full academic year, or up to the length of your course.
NTU Sanctuary Scholarship
Outstanding Achievement Award
The value of the scholarship is £1,000 for each year of study on your first course at the University (excluding any work placement year).
Up to £1,000Sibling Loyalty Reward
20% discount on tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesSport Scholarships
Potential bursary or fee reduction.
Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship
Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship: £5,000
Up to £5,000Women in Computer Science
50% of tuition fee
Up to 50% of fees
Career opportunities
Graduates of BSc Biological Science (with foundation year) from Nottingham Trent University can work as:
- Biologist
- Microbiologist
- Ecologist
- Biomedical Scientist
- Science Educator
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee to study BSc Biological Science (with foundation year) in Nottingham Trent University is set at £17,500 for international students.
Admission
Applicants for the Nottingham Trent University BSc Biological Science (with foundation year) course should apply through UCAS. If you need assistance, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.
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