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.
Biology including Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)
Duration4 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 22,855 / Year
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
Biology including Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)
About
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.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
22,855 / year
Biology including Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)
University of South Wales
United Kingdom, Cardiff