Applied Biosciences Foundation Year

... United Kingdom
... Coventry University Dagenham

Course Overview

The Applied Biosciences foundation year course offers an introduction to your chosen subject and helps you develop the necessary skills for degree-level study. Essential academic skills are embedded into all the work to support future learning.

This course is also useful if you have the academic ability to succeed at degree-level study, but do not have the appropriate subject background knowledge. Successful completion of all modules in this course means you could progress onto year one of your undergradaute degree.

Why you should study this course

The Applied Biosciences foundation year:

  • Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study

  • Provides a grounding in key areas of biosciences

We aim to provide the skills and knowledge relevant for successful progression onto a degree in bioscience, health or care subjects. It also sets a foundation for your journey to employment, creating opportunities for professional and academic development.

General Eligibility

40 UCAS tariff points. All Foundation courses require 5 GCSEs at 9-4/A*-C including Maths and English, and at least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification. It is advantageous to have studied one A level in a Science, preferably Biology, Chemistry or equivalent.

If you don’t fulfil the entry criteria your application may be considered individually, taking into account any work experience, other qualifications and/or any training you have completed. Please call or email for further information.


Part Time Work Details

For international students include a maximum allocation of 20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

    • IELTS: 6.0

    If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Biological and Medical Sciences


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Campus Name

CU London (Dagenham, London)


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Course Level

Foundation


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Duration

Full-time, 1 Year


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

7950,

18300, (INT)


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