Course Overview
These areas include 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. 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 11 full-time, accredited science degrees:
General Eligibility
80 UCAS Tariff points
From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.
GCSE Requirements:
Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.
Part Time Work Details
Language Requirement