Program Overview

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Science with Foundation Year BSc

Qualification

Bachelor of Science with Honours

Entry Requirements

• 28 Points overall or 555 in 3 HL certificates
• BBB/ABC
• A levels: Those interested in progressing on to Pharmacy and Dietetics courses are required to also pass an interview.
• GCSEs: Five GCSEs at 5 (B) or above, including Maths, Biology and Chemistry (or double science; Core and Applied Science; Science and Additional Science). Plus English Language 4 (C) or above.

Start Date

September 2026

UCAS Code

CGF0

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees

£9,535*

Course Overview

This course is designed to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding that you will need to progress onto one of our science undergraduate courses. Our one-year foundation course prepares you for undergraduate study, giving you the subject-specific knowledge and skills you need to progress on to one of our science undergraduate courses.

Foundation Progression Options

We expect students to have an idea of the course they would like to progress on to before starting. You can progress onto a range of degrees, including:

• Biology, Biochemistry, and Neuroscience Courses (Including Zoology)
• Sport and Exercise Science
• Biosciences Degrees
• Chemistry Degrees (excluding Chemistry and Molecular Physics)
• Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Pharmacology
• Psychology
• Cancer Sciences
• Natural Sciences

Study Abroad

You may be able to undertake a study abroad or placement opportunity depending on the course you choose to progress to.

Tuition Fees

Please note this course does not accept international/EU applications.

Additional Costs

• £5-£10 in transport costs for the field trip.
• £5 for printing a poster.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Foundation years are covered by standard government student loans and will not need to be funded independently.

Indicative Modules

• Foundation Year Chemistry (40 credits)
• Mathematics for Foundation Science (20 credits)
• Foundations of Scientific Research (10 credits)
• Constructing Scientific Arguments (10 credits)
• Foundation Biological Sciences (40 credits)
• Foundations of Human Biology (40 credits)

Teaching Methods

• Lab sessions
• Lectures and workshops
• Self-study
• Tutorials
• Seminars

Assessment Methods

• Coursework
• Examinations
• Formative assessments
• Practical skills and lab reports
• Presentation

Contact Time and Study Hours

There are 17 to 21 hours per week of contact time with approximately one day a week of independent study.

Careers Overview

Please refer to the careers section on the course you wish to progress on to e.g Biology, Pharmacology, Environmental Science.

Job Prospects

Please refer to the careers section on the course you wish to progress on to e.g Biology, Pharmacology, Environmental Science.

Careers Advice

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.