Biochemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Southampton
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Master of Science - MSci

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Highfield Campus

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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Master of Science - MSci

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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The Science Foundation Year can be your route onto a science degree at Southampton if you haven’t studied the necessary subjects to meet our direct entry requirements. If you can achieve ABB at A-level, or are a mature student with relevant skills and experience, then this course can be your way into the sciences.

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64/279
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20th
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17th
What students say
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Jess
10 Feb 26

Studying in the library is very good and lots of opportunities for..Read more

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Angelo
05 Feb 26

Good campus, probably need more ways to give feedback..Read more

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Entry requirements

Access to HE Diploma:

D30M15 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1H2H2H2H3H3 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£30,500 per year

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£30,500 per year

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J
Jess
10 Feb 26
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Studying in the library is very good and lots of opportunities for...
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A
Angelo
05 Feb 26
Biochemistry - MSci
Good campus, probably need more ways to give feedback...
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University of Southampton
University of Southampton , Southampton

The University of Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, internationally renowned for its education...

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University of Southampton
University Road Southampton SO17 1BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St Denys  0.6 miles away

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