Biosciences with a Foundation Year
University of ManchesterBiosciences with a Foundation Year BSc is an undergraduate degree at University of Manchester, based in Manchester, taught full-time over 4 years. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.
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About this course
Our BSc Biosciences with a Foundation Year course enables all of our bioscience undergraduate courses to be studied with a foundation year if you do not have a science background or the appropriate entry qualifications.
Taught by Xaverian College close to the University campus, the foundation year provides the necessary academic background in biology, chemistry and mathematics to prepare you for study on any one of our biosciences courses .
There is also a complementary programme of tutorials, seminars and laboratory practicals at the main University campus.Successful completion of the foundation year allows you direct entry onto any of our three- or four-year degree courses.
Entry Requirements
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BSc
Location: Manchester
Duration: 5 Years
Qualification: BSc
Location: Manchester
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science - BSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Manchester
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Biology
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ