BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with a Foundation Year

Wherever your interests lie in the vast world of biological sciences, our biological sciences foundation year will pique your curiosity and help you to answer important scientific questions. You’ll learn about the core subjects relating to the study of life and the processes and interactions which drive it.

At UEA, you’ll have contact with academics and researchers from across the Faculty of Science, many of whom are world-leaders in their chosen research areas. You’ll receive broad-ranging and in-depth instruction from highly-skilled lecturers and researchers. Our world-class labs will give you hands-on research skills. You’ll cover current scientific topics that have significant societal implications, such as the changing global climate, the emergence of infectious diseases, and the challenging field of bioethics. You’ll be encouraged to develop your critical thinking skills by evaluating sources of scientific evidence and including such sources in your own written work.

At UEA, we're uniquely partnered with the Norwich Research Park, providing you with access to a learning experience that is dynamic and fascinating – and fueled by research that is happening right here, right now. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend many talks by guest lecturers and speakers doing research at the forefront of biological science.

After you successfully complete the foundation year, you’ll have the option of continuing on to a number of different biological sciences courses, with options for taking a placement year, studying abroad, and completing a Master’s degree.

A Levels

CCC

T Levels

Obtain an overall Pass including a C in the core of the T Level and a Pass in the Occupational Specialism. Acceptable pathways: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction or Digital Production, Design and Development or Education and Childcare

BTEC

MMM

Scottish highers

BBCCC

Scottish highers advanced

DDD

Irish leaving certificate

6 subjects at H4.

Access course

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.

European Baccalaureate

60%

International Baccalaureate

28 points.

GCSE offer

You are required to have Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.

Example of careers that you could enter include:

• Pharmaceutical industry
• Science media and publishing
• Environmental management and conservation
• Healthcare

Discover more on our Careers webpages.