Overview

In the Biological Sciences with a Foundation Year (Hons) course at the University of East Anglia 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.

Careers

Pharmaceutical industry

Science media and publishing

PhD and Masters programmes

Environmental management and conservation

Healthcare

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Further Biology
Biodiversity
Evolution, Behaviour and Ecology
Molecules, Genes and Cells
Physiology and Chemistry for Life Sciences
Skills for Biologists

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

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You may be able to apply through UCAS Extra - available between 26 February and 4 July.

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norwich, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology View 468 other Bachelors in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

A levels CCC. Contextual offer: CDD.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMM.
International Baccalaureate 28 points overall.
Irish Leaving Certificate 6 subjects at H4.
Scottish Highers BBCCC.
Scottish Advanced Highers DDD. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.

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Tuition Fees

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29300 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Norwich

United Kingdom

609 - 1044 GBP / month

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