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Science with Foundation Year (Integrated Honours Programme) at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Do you want to study a science degree, but either didn’t take the right subjects at A-Level, or didn’t meet the grades for the science-based degree you wanted to study? Our 1 year foundation course prepares you for undergraduate study, giving you the subject-specific knowledge and skills you need to progress on to one of our science undergraduate courses. After successfully meeting the progression criteria of the foundation year you will be guaranteed progression on to your chosen undergraduate degree.* You'll benefit from an accelerated study, meaning you'll only be taught the information you'll need to succeed in your chosen undergraduate degree. You'll also be able to have the ‘university experience’ from day one, allowing you to join societies, clubs, and social events alongside your peers. *Some courses require you to pass an additional interview Please note: this course does not accept international/EU applications.  Is this course for me? The foundation year is ideal if you: 

  • Have A-level grades, or equivalent, but not the right subjects for direct entry to a science degree
  • Have A-level grades, or equivalent, but not the right grades in specific science subjects for direct entry to a science degree
  • Meet the university's conditions for contextual admissions and have a grade lower than our entry requirements in the same subject or are an elite athlete
  • Will be a mature student returning to education and have evidence of recent study
What will I study?  Biology and chemistry are the two main components of foundation science. You'll also study maths and science skills which are applied directly to biology and chemistry topics. We also provide human biology for students keen on the biomedical sciences.  Fundamental to our courses is a significant amount of laboratory work which will allow you to develop the analytical, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that have set our foundation science students apart from direct applicants and gives them a head start in their undergraduate studies. 

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Science-with-Foundation-Year-BSc-Hons-U6USCNCEY.html

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

14Jan

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

Course code:
CGF0
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

European Baccalaureate requirements - 75% overall. Applicants must not have qualifications that would normally permit entry to a science degree. GCSE requirements - Five GCSE's at grade 5 (B)or above, including Maths plus Biology and Chemistry or Science (double) or Science and Additional Science or Core and Applied Science, plus English Language grade 4 (C)* or above. * GCSE requirements vary for progression on to specific science degrees taught at Nottingham: Psychology and Pharmacy require 5 (B) in English

Additional entry requirements

Other

The Science with Foundation Year course is designed for both United Kingdom and EU students whose school leaving qualifications are at a high level but do not meet the current subject admissions requirements for direct entry to undergraduate programmes. International students from non EU countries should apply for CFGZ Science with Foundation Year.

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

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx
Science with Foundation Year (Integrated Honours Programme) at University of Nottingham - UCAS