Overview

The Biology (with Foundation Year) programme from The University of Lancashire will provide you with an interesting and stimulating grounding in science. You’ll build up your confidence and become an independent learner.

You’ll have the chance to go on an optional sandwich placement year and gain valuable industry experience.

You’ll gain key practical skills in our modern, spacious and well-equipped laboratories.

What you'll do

You’ll take part in hands-on biology and chemistry laboratory sessions and workshops.

Build your confidence through peer-to-peer learning and group work.

Use this foundation year as an opportunity to get to know other foundation students on different science-based programmes.

Future careers

Biology graduates follow a wide range of careers related to bioscience such as research in the pharmaceutical industries, conservation and endangered species management, or science writing, education, outreach and communication.

Science graduates are in demand in many other employment sectors in the UK and overseas including the civil service, business, accounting, sales and marketing. Others have pursued careers in teaching.

The transferable skills you gain throughout your degree will help you to excel in a wide range of careers.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry

Mathematics

Essential Science Skills

Biological Sciences

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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

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

64 points at A2 including Chemistry or Biology or Environmental science or Applied Science

BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP including science

BTEC Diploma: MM including science

Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points including science

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 64 points from Higher Level Subjects including science

T Level - P (D or E) in Science or Healthcare Science

GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17325 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

The tuition is from last year. This year's tuition has not yet been confirmed.

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 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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What you'll do

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Preston

Funding

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