Biology Foundation Year

  • International students can apply
Qualification Entry requirements 2013
GCSE Applicants will also need to have a minimum grade C pass in English and Mathematics at GCSE O level (or equivalent)
UCAS tariff points 160 points
GCE A level 160 points
BTEC National Diploma MPP
Scottish Highers 160 points
Irish Leaving Certificate 160 points
International Baccalaureate 24

Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

English Language Requirements

International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this.

Applicant profile

This course is ideal if you want to change to a biological, biomedical or pharmaceutical area but have a non-scientific background, or if you don't meet the entry requirements for direct entry to an Honours degree. The course is also attractive if you are a mature person returning to education or if you wish to change career direction.