Biology with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Kent
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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**Biology with a Foundation Year**Biology is the science of life and is at the forefront of social change, from the use of genetically modified organisms to humanitys effect on the environment, sustainable energy and food production. At Kent youll gain the skills, knowledge and support to help build a better tomorrow.You study living organisms and their interactions with the environment, investigating life forms ranging from viruses and bacteria to complex animals and plants. Youll learn from ...Read more


Biology with a Foundation Year

Biology is the science of life and is at the forefront of social change, from the use of genetically modified organisms to humanity's effect on the environment, sustainable energy and food production. At Kent you'll gain the skills, knowledge and support to help build a better tomorrow.You study living organisms and their interactions with the environment, investigating life forms ranging from viruses and bacteria to complex animals and plants. You'll learn from inspirational academics working at the cutting-edge of research with access to fantastic facilities.


Foundation Year

This is an excellent conversion course for applicants who don't meet the academic requirements for direct entry but have shown academic ability in non-science subjects.


Accreditation

Our Biology degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).


Your future

Graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience. During your studies, you’ll also develop key transferable skills in research, critical thinking, analytical abilities and problem solving.


Location

Our city, your time.It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

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WUSCA ranking:
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82/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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35th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
52nd
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13 Oct 23

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A level

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CDD Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

UCAS Tariff:

80 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

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

MMP Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis.

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

24 points in the IB Diploma or 80 UCAS Tariff points including either a HL Science subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 4 or SL Science subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 6

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

overall in Science with C or more in the core

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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

Established in 1965, the University of Kent has a proud track record of excellence in teaching and research and is ambitious to...

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University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office, The Registry, Darwin Road Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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