You may choose ONE of either Foundation Biological Sciences or Foundations of Human Biology as your optional module.
Successful completion of this year will allow you to move on to your chosen course.
Course overview
This course is now accepting applicants with the correct A-Level subjects.
Do you want to study a science degree, but either didn’t take the right subjects at A-Level, or didn’t meet the grades for the science-based degree you wanted to study?
Our 1 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.
After successfully meeting the progression criteria of the foundation year you will be guaranteed progression on to your chosen undergraduate degree.*
Indicative modules
About modules
The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Friday 31 January 2025. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.
Teaching methods
- eLearning
- Lab sessions
- Lectures
- Practical classes
- Problem-cased learning
- Self-study
- Seminars
- Small group learning
- Tutorials
- Workshops
Typically, examinations count for around 50% of the module mark and coursework contributes the other 50%. All teaching is carried out on University Park Campus by the same academic staff who teach on the main degree programmes.
Assessment methods
- Coursework
- Examinations
- Formative assessments
- Lab reports
- Practical exams
- Practical write-ups
- Presentation
- Short project
17 to 21 hours per week of contact time with approximately one day a week of independent study. You'll study in relatively small class sizes, including one-to-one tutorials, allowing your tutors to get to know you quickly.
Please refer to the careers section on the course you wish to progress on to e.g Biology, Pharmacology, Environmental Science.
Please refer to the careers section on the course you wish to progress on to e.g Biology, Pharmacology, Environmental Science.
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.
Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.
The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2020, High Fliers Research).
I owe my academic progression to all the science foundation staff as they equipped me with various skills which were proven to be more than valuable.
Nasia Kafa
Biology BSc
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