University of Central Lancashire

Biology (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)

University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom

Course overview

Receive a foundation in basic science on our Biology (with Foundation Year) course & get ready to progress to a guaranteed place on science-based degrees.

Key highlights

  • Foundation year builds grounding in basic science before degree study
  • Guaranteed progression to a place on science-based degrees

Entry requirements

  • BTEC: MPP — to include including science; BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: MM — to include including science; BTEC Diploma
  • UCAS tariff points: 64 — …including science BTEC Diploma: MM including science Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points including science International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 64 points from Higher Level Subjects including science T Level - P (D…
  • T-level: Pass — …Diploma: Pass with 64 points from Higher Level Subjects including science T Level - P (D or E) in Science or Healthcare Science IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics, English

Careers this course leads to

  • Biologist
  • Laboratory technician
  • Research assistant
  • Environmental scientist
  • Science teacher
  • Biomedical scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,325 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 Central Lancashire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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