Biosciences with a Foundation Year

University of Manchester
Undergraduate BSc Full-time 4 Years Biology

A-Level Entry

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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

A-Level Grades See entry requirements
BTEC DDD

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BSc

Location: Manchester

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 5 Years

Qualification: BSc

Location: Manchester

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2111 Chemical scientists
3111 Laboratory technicians
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
2119 Natural and social science professionals
3213 Medical and dental technicians
2112 Biological scientists

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