Course summary
Our Biological Sciences BSc(Hons) with Integrated Foundation Year course offers an extra year to prepare you for study at degree-level. Choosing the integrated foundation year ensures that you’ll have the skills, knowledge and confidence to make the most of your degree. On successful completion of the foundation year, you will be able to progress to the Biological Sciences BSc(Hons) degree, where you will explore biological systems at molecular, cell, tissue and whole organism levels. Top reasons to choose this course
- Progress to a degree accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
- Specialist facilities such as our Image Analysis Unit and purpose-built ecology, microbiology, molecular biology and tissue culture labs.
- Fieldwork opportunities including optional trips to destinations such as South Africa.
- Learn with internationally-recognised researchers who specialise in areas including human physiology, diabetes, genomics, disease processes, and ecology and conservation.
- Guest lectures from professionals.
- Gain work experience on placement in industry.
Modules
Foundation year Core modules: Foundation Biology Foundation Study Skills Data Handling for Science Options*: Foundation Chemistry Foundation Geography, Earth and Environment Year 1 Core modules: Essential Skills for Bioscientists Fundamentals in Genetics and Evolution Introduction to Microorganisms and Plants Introduction to Biochemistry Introduction to Human Physiology Options*: Fundamentals in Blood Sciences Introduction to Ecology and Conservation Fundamentals of Marine and Freshwater Biology Year 2 Core modules: Animal Diversity and Adaptations Research Skills and Professional Development Options*: Sustainable Futures Earth Surface Processes Environmental Pollution Climate Change Population Biology for Conservation Applied Conservation Field Course (UK) Ecology and Conservation International Field course Ice Age Earth GIS and Remote Sensing Principles and Practice Global Challenges: Climate Change and Environmental Degradation Human Biochemistry, Metabolism and Pharmacology Infection and Immunity Intermediate Blood Sciences Clinical Genetics and Molecular Biology Intermediate Human Physiology Marine and Freshwater Ecology Final year Core modules: Ecology Project Bioscience Research Project Species Interactions Innovations in Bioscience Research Options*: Ecological Impact Assessment Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing Biology Independent Study Module The Frozen Planet Political Ecology: Contested Environments Hot Topics in Ecology and Conservation Clinical Microbiology and Immunology Cellular Pathology Advanced Diagnostics in Blood Science Current Topics in Aquatic Environments *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
A level - DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
International | £17250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT