48 monthsProgramme duration
23,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
If you don’t meet the entry requirements for direct entry into Year 1 of our Life Sciences courses, or do not have the appropriate combination of subjects, then this course is for you.
You'll learn from scientists tackling some of the world’s most important challenges – such as conservation, cancer and dementia.
The Foundation Year is an intensive one-year programme that allows progression onto a large selection of degree courses at Sussex. You'll gain the knowledge, confidence and study skills necessary to engage and excel. In addition to science theory lectures and seminars, you'll develop laboratory skills and key transferable skills.
You’ll have the opportunity to explore exciting subjects in Life Sciences before you choose your degree. You’ll gain knowledge and experience of the content of different courses.
To prepare you for whichever course you pick, you learn both practical and academic skills in:
This gives you the perfect grounding for your studies.
Our courses adapt to the latest demands of the working world and are informed by our Employer Advisory Panel of key organisations which hire our graduates. Our employability strand develops research skills, professional competencies, and includes dedicated sessions with our Careers and Entrepreneurship Team to help you bolster your CV, train for interviews, map out career trajectories, and more.
You'll learn from scientists tackling some of the world’s most important challenges – such as conservation, cancer and dementia.
The Foundation Year is an intensive one-year programme that allows progression onto a large selection of degree courses at Sussex. You'll gain the knowledge, confidence and study skills necessary to engage and excel. In addition to science theory lectures and seminars, you'll develop laboratory skills and key transferable skills.
You’ll have the opportunity to explore exciting subjects in Life Sciences before you choose your degree. You’ll gain knowledge and experience of the content of different courses.
To prepare you for whichever course you pick, you learn both practical and academic skills in:
- biology
- chemistry.
This gives you the perfect grounding for your studies.
Our courses adapt to the latest demands of the working world and are informed by our Employer Advisory Panel of key organisations which hire our graduates. Our employability strand develops research skills, professional competencies, and includes dedicated sessions with our Careers and Entrepreneurship Team to help you bolster your CV, train for interviews, map out career trajectories, and more.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
If you don’t meet the entry requirements for direct entry into Year 1 of our Life Sciences courses, or do not have the appropriate combination of subjects, then this course is for you.
You'll learn from scientists tackling some of the world’s most important challenges – such as conservation, cancer and dementia.
The Foundation Year is an intensive one-year programme that allows progression onto a large selection of degree courses at Sussex. You'll gain the knowledge, confidence and study skills necessary to engage and excel. In addition to science theory lectures and seminars, you'll develop laboratory skills and key transferable skills.
You’ll have the opportunity to explore exciting subjects in Life Sciences before you choose your degree. You’ll gain knowledge and experience of the content of different courses.
To prepare you for whichever course you pick, you learn both practical and academic skills in:
This gives you the perfect grounding for your studies.
Our courses adapt to the latest demands of the working world and are informed by our Employer Advisory Panel of key organisations which hire our graduates. Our employability strand develops research skills, professional competencies, and includes dedicated sessions with our Careers and Entrepreneurship Team to help you bolster your CV, train for interviews, map out career trajectories, and more.
You'll learn from scientists tackling some of the world’s most important challenges – such as conservation, cancer and dementia.
The Foundation Year is an intensive one-year programme that allows progression onto a large selection of degree courses at Sussex. You'll gain the knowledge, confidence and study skills necessary to engage and excel. In addition to science theory lectures and seminars, you'll develop laboratory skills and key transferable skills.
You’ll have the opportunity to explore exciting subjects in Life Sciences before you choose your degree. You’ll gain knowledge and experience of the content of different courses.
To prepare you for whichever course you pick, you learn both practical and academic skills in:
- biology
- chemistry.
This gives you the perfect grounding for your studies.
Our courses adapt to the latest demands of the working world and are informed by our Employer Advisory Panel of key organisations which hire our graduates. Our employability strand develops research skills, professional competencies, and includes dedicated sessions with our Careers and Entrepreneurship Team to help you bolster your CV, train for interviews, map out career trajectories, and more.
Admission Requirements
80+
27+
59+
6+
169+
75+
10+
4 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
23,500 GBP
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