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Science with Foundation Year MSci

University Park Campus, Nottingham, UK

Course overview

This course is now accepting applicants with the correct A-Level subjects.

Want to study a science degree, but you took the wrong A-Levels? This course is designed to give you all the knowledge you need to progress on to one of our science undergraduate courses. If you have taken the right A-levels, but have not met the grades for your desired subjects you're encouraged to apply if you also meet our contextual offer criteria. 

After successfully meeting the progression criteria of the foundation year you will be guaranteed progression on to your chosen undergraduate degree.*

Indicative modules

Mandatory

Year 0

Foundation Year Chemistry (40 credits)

Mandatory

Year 0

Mathematics for Foundation Science (20 credits)

Mandatory

Year 0

Foundations of Scientific Research (10 credits)

Mandatory

Year 0

Constructing Scientific Arguments (10 credits)

Optional

Year 0

Foundation Biological Sciences (40 credits)

Optional

Year 0

Foundations of Human Biology (40 credits)

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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.

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Open Day June 2022