Course summary

Whether you’re returning to education or you don’t meet the degree entry requirements, our Foundation Year will prepare you to progress onto any of our undergraduate Science programmes. You’ll be taught by the same academics and have access to the same specialist facilities as the rest of our undergraduate students. You’ll develop your study skills and learn to manage data through regular field and laboratory experiences. This is an excellent alternative route to degree-level study, with guaranteed entry onto the Biological Sciences (Zoology) BSc (Hons) course when you successfully complete your Foundation Year. Our excellent teaching staff, open-door policy and Personal Academic Tutoring scheme mean you’ll get all the support you need throughout your studies. The Foundation Year has been carefully designed to build your confidence, develop your academic skills, and provide you with the subject knowledge you need to be successful in your undergraduate degree. The course has a strong practical focus, meaning you’ll also have regular access to our specialist facilities and equipment, supported by the University’s skilled technical staff. By the time you progress to degree-level study, you’ll be familiar with conducting field and laboratory work, and have a wider understanding of how science works in practice. At Worcester, we foster a friendly and supportive learning environment. You’ll get to know your fellow students through regular group work opportunities, and as a member of our School of Science and the Environment, you’ll be eligible to join our Biology and Biomedical Science societies. Why the University of Worcester? The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation. At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

• First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

• First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

• Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.