| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Are you passionate about science, but lacking the appropriate qualifications to move straight onto a science degree? This course can help you decide upon and access your chosen degree pathway.The course is designed to provide fundamental scientific knowledge and skills, to give you experience in a range of science fields before you choose your ultimate degree destination. These areas include Biology, Chemistry, Food Science and Forensic Science, establishing your laboratory skills, basic numeracy skills, data handling, ICT and study skills. Many of our students report that, having completed this foundation course, they feel more confident and much better prepared to begin their chosen degree.This foundation year will allow you to hit the ground running in your chosen career path . With successful completion you can automatically progress on to one of our 10 full-time, accredited science degrees:(list updated April 2016)BSc (Hons) BiologyBSc (Hons) Biology (Biotechnology)BSc (Hons) Biology (Human Neurobiology)BSc (Hons) Biomedical ScienceBSc ChemistryBSc Criminology and Forensic ScienceBSc (Hons) Food Science and NutitionBSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition (Human Nutrition)BSc (Hons) Forensic ScienceBSc (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Nutrition