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Introduction:
During the foundation year, you’ll develop core bioscience and study skills using an active and collaborative approach. This boosts your skills and knowledge before moving onto BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences in Year Two.
Why settle with one plan when you can explore your entire passion?
Take your degree anywhere you want by choosing specialist modules – that could be focusing on microbiology, environmental biology, neuroscience, physiology, or biochemistry. This will enable you to build your confidence to become a professional biological scientist. You’ll gain hands-on experience in our labs, on field trips, and through projects that mirror the work environment.
You’ll investigate, you’ll collaborate, and you’ll gain experience - in our labs, on field trips, and through projects that mirror the work environment.
If you change your mind at the end of your foundation year you can transfer onto one of our other BSc Bioscience courses at NTU.
Why study Biological Science at NTU?
Research-informed teaching
Our research is tackling real-world issues – and the people working on this research will be teaching you. This means you can be sure that what you are learning is frontier of new biological discoveries. For example, Dr Axel Barlow, our molecular ecology, and animal evolution expert, has used his expertise to uncover the secrets of the dwarf elephant which became extinct about 19,000 years ago.
During your last year research project, you will work closely with a member of staff on their area of expertise. They may ask for your help to develop a new idea that could be used in future research or teaching. You will be working on real-world problems and gaining a valuable experience at the same time.
Work-like experiences
You’ll design your own experiments in group work and put them to the test in both laboratory and field learning environments. Developing problem-solving skills by trial and error are important graduate-level skills, and we make sure you gain this experience from the very beginning of your degree. We’ve also incorporated employability skills into the curriculum, so you not only learn theory and skills, but you also know how to find and apply for your dream job.
Take a work placement
Your work placement is a great opportunity to not only learn how to do the job, but also to gain an understanding of the industry and what it takes to be successful. Our strong industry connections and the support of our Employability team will give you the tools you need to make the most of your placement experience.
You'll be supported throughout your placement year and will write a reflective report and diary during your placement. When you successfully complete your placement, you will be eligible to receive an additional award of a Diploma in Professional Practice.
Develop your portfolio
At NTU, you'll have the opportunity to create a skills portfolio. This is where you'll keep evidence of all the techniques and skills you've mastered while you are here with us. It is also a valuable tool when you graduate, it will allow you to show future employers that you possess all the skills to work in a professional environment.
Meet our staff
Our experienced teaching and technical team come from diverse backgrounds, so whether your interests lie in research or industry, we have the team to support you. For example, in addition to teaching, Dr. Peter Redfern is Managing Director at Loreus Ltd., an environmental consultancy and training provider. Carlos Abrahams is also a Technical Director at Baker Consultancy, an ecology consultancy.
They will ensure that you are taught up-to-date theory and practices in your chosen field of biological science. Our excellent relationships with professionals in the industry will also help us secure high-quality placements and guest speakers.