Forensic & Applied Biology (with Foundation Year) - BSc (Hons)
University of Worcester
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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

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This range of programmes combines a foundation year with a Biological Sciences degree over a four-year period. These courses are specifically designed for students who have previously studied non-science subjects. If you have academic potential, but lack the requirements to allow direct entry on to one of our degree courses, these programmes can help you to secure a place for undergraduate study.Our Biological Sciences with Foundation Year programmes are also outstanding choices for students ...Read more

This range of programmes combines a foundation year with a Biological Sciences degree over a four-year period. These courses are specifically designed for students who have previously studied non-science subjects. If you have academic potential, but lack the requirements to allow direct entry on to one of our degree courses, these programmes can help you to secure a place for undergraduate study.Our Biological Sciences with Foundation Year programmes are also outstanding choices for students who are returning to education or looking to retrain. All of our Science courses contain a strong practical emphasis, designed to prepare you for an exciting career in the Biological Sciences - from Medical and Healthcare Sciences to Forensics.

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62/279
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77th
CUG Ranking
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93rd
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Benjamin
19 Dec 23

Good learning environment, with a good study centre and lots of available study rooms on campus The timetabling can be inconsistent, which makes having a good study/life balance..Read more

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Olivia
21 Nov 23

Supportive staff, they have do have the time for you and will help you. More study spaces other than Pearson. Would be better if the university library had more space for..Read more

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Accommodation- Birch Halls - £161 per week

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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Established in 1946, the University of Worcester is a forward-thinking and inclusive institution that champions the transformative power...

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University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

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