Course summary

Overview This range of programmes combines a foundation year with a Biological Sciences degree over a four-year period. These courses are specifically designed for students who have previously studied non-science subjects. If you have academic potential, but lack the requirements to allow direct entry on to one of our degree courses, these programmes can help you to secure a place for undergraduate study. Our Biological Sciences with Foundation Year programmes are also outstanding choices for students who are returning to education or looking to retrain. All of our Science courses contain a strong practical emphasis, designed to prepare you for an exciting career in the Biological Sciences - from Healthcare Sciences to Forensics. Key features

• A friendly supportive learning environment with an open-door policy and support from a personal academic tutor

• Carefully designed courses to help you make sure you have the right mix of skills and knowledge to progress

• A strong emphasis on practical and laboratory work

• Modern laboratories, specialist equipment and an inspiring environment for you to gain practical skills and develop your interests

• Excellent teaching staff who are committed to helping students achieve their goals

• Worcester rose to become the number one English university (excluding specialist institutions) for sustained employment, further study, or both, three and five years after graduation in the 2022 Government-published Longitudinal Educational Outcomes survey, having been in the top 10 in 2020 and 2021. 96% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022).

• The University of Worcester has been ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Quality Education in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings every year since its inception in 2019. The University has also been ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Gender Equality in all years of the rankings and currently holds the number one spot (2023).

• Worcester is a leader in sustainability and has been awarded First Class Honours in the People and Planet Green League each and every year since 2009. In 2019, the University was named Sustainability Institution of the Year in the Green Gown Awards and was Highly Commended in the global awards at the UN.