Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)
- Duration
- 4 years
- Subject
- Biological Sciences
- Next intake
- SEP 2027Starts in 10 months
- IELTS
- 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5About the same overall: PTE Academic 47, TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo English Test 105, Oxford Test of English 126.
At a glance
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Overview
This course is taught through block learning. Find out more. Find out more. Build the basis of your scientific knowledge and experience on our BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) course. Develop your understanding of animal and plant biology and gain the skills you need to progress to a full honours degree. Our foundation year degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study but you don’t have the qualifications you need to enter the full honours degree programme. During the foundation year, we’ll equip you with the knowledge, understanding, and practical science skills you’ll need to succeed at degree level. We’ll support and encourage you to develop your critical thinking and gain the skills and confidence you need to thrive at university. Throughout the course you’ll develop the laboratory-based and theoretical skills needed for sound scientific practice. By meeting the course specific entry requirements, this course will equip you with the opportunity to acquire the entry requirements needed to study BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences. You may also choose to progress onto a different Bioscience-related course: BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences BSc (Hons) Pharmacology BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Sciences
Entry requirements
| BTEC | MMP · Subjects: including science · BTEC Extended Diploma |
|---|---|
| BTEC | DM · Subjects: including science · BTEC Diploma |
| UCAS Tariff points | 72 UCAS points |
| T Levels | Pass |
| GCSE | C/4 · Subjects: Mathematics, English |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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Standard English language entry requirements - IELTS 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.
Fees
International students: GBP 18,750
UK students: GBP 10,050
Start dates
September 2027
Application deadline
UCAS equal consideration deadline applications accepted until 30 Jun 2026; International deadline: 19 Jul 2026
Campus
- Preston, United Kingdom
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Scholarships at University of Lancashire
11 for this level- Articulation ScholarshipGBP 2,000
- Excellence ScholarshipGBP 3,500
- Family Loyalty ScholarshipGBP 2,000
- Franchise ScholarshipGBP 2,000
Plan your first year
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Your offer
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Accept and pay the deposit
You accept the offer and pay any deposit the university asks for, by its deadline.
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Your CAS
The university issues your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, the number your visa application needs. We help you get it.
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Your Student visa
You apply with your CAS and show GBP 29,289 for your first year: tuition plus living costs. We help you prepare the documents.