BSc Biology with foundation year Program By Aberystwyth University |Top Universities
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Tuitionfee

64,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Integrated Foundation Year – designed for prospective students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background – is the perfect option to access this highly-sort scheme. In the Foundation Year students will be brought up to speed on Biological theory and practice, providing a solid base for them to go on and enjoy the full undergraduate degree. Aberystwyth is situated among hills, wooded valleys, wetlands, sandy and rocky shores and, of course alongside the pristine waters of Cardigan Bay. Students might be studying microbiology in the morning, and investigating the life found in sand dunes in the afternoon.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Integrated Foundation Year – designed for prospective students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background – is the perfect option to access this highly-sort scheme. In the Foundation Year students will be brought up to speed on Biological theory and practice, providing a solid base for them to go on and enjoy the full undergraduate degree. Aberystwyth is situated among hills, wooded valleys, wetlands, sandy and rocky shores and, of course alongside the pristine waters of Cardigan Bay. Students might be studying microbiology in the morning, and investigating the life found in sand dunes in the afternoon.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

88+
6+
175+
1100+

UCAS Tariff

A Levels Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.

GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh, Mathematics

BTEC National Diploma:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.

International Baccalaureate:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.

European Baccalaureate:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.

Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

36,000 GBP
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International Students

64,000 GBP
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