Progression requirements
Our science foundation course allows progression on to a range of undergraduate degrees taught at the University of Nottingham. There are specific requirements that you will need to meet during the foundation year to guarantee progression, and they vary depending on the degree you would like to apply for.
We hope that you will want to continue studying at the University of Nottingham, but if your plans change we can support you in exploring other options.
Foundation science progression requirements by course
Course
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Module requirements
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Foundation year grade requirements
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Biology, biochemistry, neuroscience and zoology
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- Foundation Biological Science or Foundations of Human Biology 55%
- Foundation Chemistry 55%
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Overall Pass 50%
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Sport and exercise science
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- Foundations of Human Biology 60%
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Overall average of 60%
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'Courses in the School of Biosciences, except Nutrition and Dietetics (see below)
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- Foundation Biological Science or Foundations of Human Biology 55%
- Foundation Chemistry 55%
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Overall Pass 40%
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Chemistry**
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Overall average of 60% |
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Medical physiology and therapeutics
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- Foundation Biological Science or Foundations of Human Biology 55%
- Foundation Chemistry 55%
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Overall average 50%
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Natural sciences****
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- Foundation Biological Science 65%
- Foundation Chemistry 65%
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Overall average of 65%.
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Nutrition and Dietetics*
(Home students only)
Progression to Nutrition and Dietetics is subject to a further personal statement and a successful interview.
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Full details in the footnotes below:
- 55% Foundations of Human Biology
- 55% Foundation Chemistry
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Overall average of 55%
A successful interview is also required - see below*
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Pharmacy***
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- Foundation Chemistry 60%
- Foundations of Human Biology 60%
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Overall average of 60%
A successful interview is also required - see below***
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Pharmaceutical sciences
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Foundation Chemistry 60%
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Overall average of 60% |
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Pharmacology
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Foundation Chemistry 60%
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Overall average of 50% |
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Psychology BSc
(Home/EU Students)
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Maths for Foundation Science 50%
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Overall average of 65%
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Psychology MSci*****
(Home/EU Students)
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Maths for Foundation Science 60%
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Overall average of 70%
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Cancer sciences
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Students are required to achieve 60% in either:
- Foundation Biological Science
- Foundations of Human Biology
- Foundation Chemistry
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Overall average of 60% |
* Progression to Nutrition and Dietetics is subject to further application, being granted an interview and successfully passing the interview. During the interview, you will be expected to demonstrate your awareness of what the role of a dietician involves and display good communication skills.
** The following chemistry courses only:
Chemistry BSc/MSci Hons; Chemistry with a Year in Industry MSci Hons; Chemistry with an International Study Year MSci Hons; Medicinal and Biological Chemistry BSc/MSci Hons; Medicinal and Biological Chemistry with an Assessed Year in Industry MSci Hons.
*** Progression to pharmacy is subject to a further personal statement, being granted an interview, and successfully passing the interview. If invited for interview you will be expected to show motivations for being a pharmacist, knowledge of the profession, scientific understanding and demonstration of good communication skills.
****For progression to Natural Sciences, the Science Foundation year counts as equivalent to A levels in Biology and Chemistry. Students with A levels (or equivalent qualifications) in other sciences may be considered for eligibility for streams beyond those which require only Biology and Chemistry.
*****All students Psychology BSc have the option to progress onto the MSci course depending on performance during year 3 (at least high 2.1.)