Biology including Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

3W6M

Campuses

Pontypridd

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,200 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Biology including Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

About

The BSc (Hons) Biology curriculum emphasizes the connectivity of life across all levels of biological complexity. All module options maintain a strong evolutionary approach throughout the degree. The course fosters intellectual curiosity, academic integrity, and critical thinking, and will prepare students well for progression into graduate employment or to further study.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Technician / Technical Diploma in a relevant subject can be considered for year 1 entry of an undergraduate degree
Applicants who have followed the IB Diploma curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
Applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied

Undergraduate Advanced Entry

Students who have completed a 2 year Diploma or Associate Degree from a recognised institution can be considered for advanced entry onto the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree programme

If your qualification is not covered above or you do not meet the set criteria please contact us and we will see how we can assist you.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent.

Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.

If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.

If you do not meet the English entry criteria, please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.

Career

Career Paths

MSc/PhD Researcher
Ecologist
Laboratory Analyst
Science Teacher

Careers and Employability

Graduate careers

There is high demand for Biology graduates, who have the skills needed to tackle some of society’s most pressing challenges. Biology graduates are well suited for work in policy (government or non-profits), in industry (biotechnology or pharmaceuticals), health care, education, ecology, and conservation

Possible career paths

Graduates of our biology degree have found employment in a range of fields, including environmental consultancy, hospital laboratories, the food and drink industry, and teaching. Many biology undergraduates progress to MSc courses in the biological sciences. You may also choose a postgraduate research programme, such as a Masters by Research or a PhD.

Careers support

USW Biology students have access to advice from the Careers and Employability Service throughout their studies and after they graduate. This includes one-to-one appointments from faculty based Career Adviser and extensive online resources for help with considering career options and presenting oneself well to employers. Resources include psychometric tests, career assessments, a CV builder, interview simulator and application help. Our employer database has over 2,000 registered employers targeting USW students and students can receive weekly job email alerts.