Overview

The flexibility of the Life Sciences (with a foundation year) (Hons) degree allows you to progress onto a range of our exciting degrees in the School of Life Sciences. To prepare you for whichever course you pick, you learn both practical and academic skills in biology, chemistry and mathematics, giving you the perfect grounding for your studies.

Is a Foundation Year for you?

At University of Sussex we welcome students with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences, including:

those who aren't sure which subject they'd like to specialise in
those who don't have the right combination of subjects for direct entry into Year 1
those who don't meet the expected requirements for direct entry into Year 1
those who are returning to education after some time away.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Skills in Biology
Applied Skills in Chemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Genetics and Population Genetics
Human Physiology and Metabolism
Organic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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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 Ecology View 84 other Bachelors in Ecology 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

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate: 27 points overall from the full IB Diploma. Including at least 5 in Higher Level science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths)

Successful application for the foundation year will be evidence of academic ability in a demanding science degree.

European Baccalaureate: 70%
Evidence of your potential to do well in a demanding science degree with a good level of Mathematics

UK requirements:

You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).

A-levels should normally include at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, Marine Science, Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths, Physics, Psychology, Statistics or Life & Health Sciences (Double Award only).
Alternatively, applicants with strong academic background not in relevant science subjects will be considered on case-by-case basis. If BBB or higher in non-science

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22575 GBP / year

≈ 22575 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9250 GBP / year

≈ 9250 GBP / year

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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Life Sciences (with a foundation year) (Hons).

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Overview

Is a Foundation Year for you?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brighton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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