Overview

Choosing the integrated foundation year ensures that you’ll have the skills, knowledge and confidence to make the most of your degree. Learn more at the Biological Sciences (Hons) with Integrated Foundation Year programme offered by University of Brighton .

On successful completion of the foundation year, you will be able to progress to the Biological Sciences BSc(Hons) degree, where you will explore biological systems at molecular, cell, tissue and whole organism levels.

Careers

The BSc(Hons) element of this course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

This programme has been accredited following an independent and rigorous assessment. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers.

The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Diversity and Adaptations

Research Skills and Professional Development

Sustainable Futures

Earth Surface Processes

Environmental Pollution

Climate Change

Population Biology for Conservation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

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UCAS deadline

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, 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.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS tariff

72 tariff points. Level 3 Key Skills and General Studies will count towards the tariff.

A-levels

DDD to include biology and another science.

International Baccalaureate

24 points, with Higher level biology and chemistry at grade 4.

Other qualifications

If you have completed an Access course or BTEC diploma we will consider your application on an individual basis; relevant experience may also be taken into account.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17250 GBP / year

≈ 17250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Our fee for the professional placement year is £1,500 for UK students and £1,850 for international students.

Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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