Overview

Biology with Foundation Year (Hons) degree programme is offered at the University of Derby .

Key facts

Choose the foundation year route to build the skills, confidence and knowledge you need for success: you can gain your full honours degree in four years
Facilities include an Aquatic Research Facility, glasshouse, insectary, and specialist laboratories - take a virtual tour
Immerse yourself in a subject which is constantly evolving to address important 21st-century challenges
Gain a thorough grounding in traditional aspects of biology while discovering the latest research-led innovations
Enhance your practical experience through exciting work placement and internship opportunities
Get to grips with latest instrumentation and technology in our first-rate laboratories. Your studies won’t be confined to the laboratory as fieldwork is an essential part of the course. Our students have travelled to locations such as Twycross Zoo, Kew Gardens, Mallorca and the Maldives - the cost of mandatory trips is included in your course fee
Draw on our extensive network of contacts and strong employer partnerships to broaden your professional outlook

Careers

We’re proud of the achievements of our Biology graduates. Many have gone on to work as research scientists, laboratory and pharmacy technicians, healthcare assistants, medical laboratory assistants, wildlife conservation officers and scientific sales professionals. They regularly return to the University to deliver masterclasses and give inspiring talks to current students about life after graduation.

Graduates of the Biology with Foundation Year (Hons) degree from University of Derby have gone on to successful roles in areas such as:

Molecular consultant
Crop development scientist
Patent advisor
Biologics production technician
Quality laboratory manager
Aquaculture entrepreneur
Synthetic biology biotechnologist
Clinical trials co-ordinator
Research scientist
Pharmacy technician

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ecology

Anatomy and Physiology

The Science of Life

Bioscience in Practice

Genetics and Evolution

Biodiversity

Molecular Biology

The Cell

Independent Research and Professional Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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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

Derby, 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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points 72
A Level DDD
BTEC MPP
GCSE GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study
Access to HE Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

≈ 17500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Derby

United Kingdom

540 - 852 GBP / month

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

Funding

We have a range of scholarships, bursaries and discounts available to international students. You will need to apply separately for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship and the International Excellent Student Scholarship, but all others are assessed for eligibility alongside your application. The £2,000 Postgraduate (PGT) Scholarship is awarded automatically to most (non-EU) overseas applicants, subject to eligibility.
You will need to apply separately for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship, the International Excellent Student Scholarship and the GREAT Scholarship, but all others are assessed for eligibility alongside your application.

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