Biology with Foundation Year

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 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. This course can be studied with or without an Industrial Placement Year 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 Draw on our extensive network of contacts and strong employer partnerships to broaden your professional outlook

IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

International students: £17,500 per year

UK students: £9,535 per year

UK/Home: £9,535 per year

International: £17,500 per year

September 2026

UCAS deadline (equal consideration); UCAS Extra: from late February; Clearing: from July 2026

• Derby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom