Biology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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

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4 Years

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The foundation year provides a route onto a biology or chemistry degree if you dont have the qualifications or have not studied advanced level subjects sufficiently related to your course of choice.After successful completion of the foundation year in biology and chemistry, you can progress on to one of the relevant BSc (Hons) degrees.Whichever route you take, you’ll have the skills and understanding you need to undertake further study or get started in your career.**FEATURES AND BENEFITS:**- ...Read more

The foundation year provides a route onto a biology or chemistry degree if you don't have the qualifications or have not studied advanced level subjects sufficiently related to your course of choice.After successful completion of the foundation year in biology and chemistry, you can progress on to one of the relevant BSc (Hons) degrees.Whichever route you take, you’ll have the skills and understanding you need to undertake further study or get started in your career.


FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

- Provides a route onto your chosen degree course if you don't currently meet the entry requirements.- Foundation years are designed to make undergraduate degrees more accessible to those who are under-represented in higher education, for example, those with non-traditional qualifications.- Course content is tailored so that it is appropriate to your chosen degree.- Helps you to develop the study skills and academic knowledge you will need to start Year 1 of your degree with confidence.- You will be eligible to apply for student finance in the same way as other undergraduates.- We are investing £115m to transform the way we teach and you learn in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Our new Dalton building will enhance collaboration between students, staff and industry, and provide new and improved teaching spaces.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
19/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
69th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
Biology (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Biology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Biology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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28 Jan 15

Excellent support, great atmosphere. Very student orientated with a very high standard of teaching. Great city.Excellent facilities. Very career driven and prepares you for the..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

72 - 80 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

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Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum 74 UCAS Tariff points.

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Popular A-level subjects

Biology (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
77%
Psychology
31%
Chemistry
30%
Mathematics
19%
Geography
17%
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28 Jan 15
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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

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Manchester Metropolitan University
Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Oxford Road  0.2 miles away
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