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Biological Sciences with Foundation Year BSc
University of Leicester — Leicester, United Kingdom
Biological Sciences with Foundation Year BSc is a undergraduate Chemistry course at University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years, costs £25,100 per year and starts in September.
Undergraduate · 4 years · Full-time · Chemistry · £25,100 per year
Intakes: September
This Foundation Year programme is aimed at students who wish to study Biological Sciences or Medical Sciences in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Leicester, whose A-level subjects don’t match our entry criteria or who don’t have the necessary entry requirements. Completion of the integrated Foundation Year at the level required will enable you to progress onto the first year of the BSc in Biological Sciences, from where you will be able to transfer, if you wish, onto one of our other, more specialised Biological Sciences or Medical Sciences degrees. You will be taught by
Modules
- Foundations of Biological Sciences
- Introduction to Medical Sciences
- Human Biology and Behaviour
- Biological Sciences: Molecules to Systems
- The Molecules of Life: An Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- The Cell: An Introduction to Cell Biology and Microbiology
- From Individuals to Populations: An Introduction to Genetics
- Multicellular Organisation: An Introduction to Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
- Biodiversity and Behaviour
- Research Skills 1
- Research Skills 2
- Genomes
- Physiology and Pharmacology
- Physiology of Excitable Cells
- Principles of Microbiology
- Protein Structure and Function
- Global Change Biology and Conservation
- Introduction to Python programming for Bioscientists
- Medical Microbiology
- Contemporary Techniques in Biological Data Analysis
- Exercise Physiology and Pharmacology
- Genes, Development and Inheritance
- Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology
- Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology (with science enterprise trip)
- Bioinformatics
- Behavioural Neurobiology
- Neurobiology and Animal Behaviour
- A Field Guide to Evolution
- From Genes to Proteins
- Molecular Cell Biology
Careers
- Graduate medicine
- Postgraduate research (MSc or PhD)
- Laboratory Research Scientist
- The NHS Scientist Training Programme
- Clinical trials coordination
- Teaching
- Science communication
- Wildlife protection
Frequently asked questions
How long is Biological Sciences with Foundation Year BSc at University of Leicester?
Biological Sciences with Foundation Year BSc takes 4 years (Full-time).
How much does Biological Sciences with Foundation Year BSc at University of Leicester cost?
The listed tuition fee is £25,100 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.
When does Biological Sciences with Foundation Year BSc start?
Intakes: September.
What level is Biological Sciences with Foundation Year BSc?
It is a undergraduate course in Chemistry.
What will I study on Biological Sciences with Foundation Year BSc?
Modules include Foundations of Biological Sciences, Introduction to Medical Sciences, Human Biology and Behaviour, Biological Sciences: Molecules to Systems, The Molecules of Life: An Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and The Cell: An Introduction to Cell Biology and Microbiology.
What careers can Biological Sciences with Foundation Year BSc lead to?
Typical roles include Graduate medicine, Postgraduate research (MSc or PhD), Laboratory Research Scientist, The NHS Scientist Training Programme, Clinical trials coordination and Teaching.