Biosciences (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Brighton
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Brighton
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Duration
4 Years
If you want to learn from scientists tackling some of the world’s most important challenges – such as conservation, cancer and dementia – this Foundation Year is perfect for you.
The flexibility of the Foundation Year means you can continue studying for a range of our exciting degrees in the School of Life Sciences. To prepare you for whichever course you pick, you learn both practical and academic skills in biology, chemistry and mathematics, giving you the perfect grounding for your studies.
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About this course
We welcome students with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences, including:
those who aren't sure which subject they'd like to specialise in
those who don't have the right combination of subjects for direct entry into Year 1
those who don't meet the expected requirements for direct entry into Year 1
those who are returning to education after some time away.
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Subjects
- Biology
- Mathematics
- GCSE Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Skills in Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Clinical Sciences
- Physical Chemistry
- Skills in Biology
- Population genetics
Course programme
You take introductory modules in biology and chemistry along with mathematics and study skills, including IT. Practical work is an important element of the Foundation Year.
These modules are running in the academic year 2018/19. We also plan to offer them in future academic years. They may become unavailable due to staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of such changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Core modulesAutumn teaching
- Applied Skills in Biology
- Applied Skills in Chemistry
- Introductory Biology
- Introductory Chemistry
- Genetics and Population Genetics
- Human Physiology and Metabolism
- Organic Chemistry
Spring teaching
- Animal and Plant Behavioural Ecology
- Introduction to Clinical Sciences
- Physical Chemistry
Additional information
Biosciences (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)