Course Summary

Start your own journey of discovery with this foundation year. Offering detailed knowledge based on specialist biology and chemistry, you will develop a multidisciplinary understanding of human life, health and disease, preparing you for a career in a range of industries. Enhance your scientific knowledge and academic skills required for progression. If you love logical subjects such as biotechnical and pharmaceutical sciences but are uncertain of your specialism, this course is perfect for you. This programme integrates knowledge across pharmacology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, biomaterials, and medicinal and organic chemistry. Explore multiple disciplines then find your focus Our foundation year works for those who may not meet the entry requirements for the foundation degree. As you progress through your foundation year, you’ll enhance your confidence with scientific practice and knowledge by studying biology and chemistry modules in addition to mathematics and academic skills. Once you complete your foundation year, you will be eligible to progress on to the Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences Foundation Degree programme, where you will study specialist modules and upon completion, can progress to a relevant top-up degree.

Course Details - Modules

Modules may include: Year 0 Fundamentals of Biology Further Biology Fundamentals of Chemistry Further Chemistry Foundation mathematics Academic skills Year 1 Personal and professional development Integrated biomolecular science Physiology and pathology Physical, inorganic and organic chemistry Integrated practical skills Biochemical processes Organic chemistry Mathematics Year 2 Microbiology & biotechnology Pharmacology & therapeutics Immunology Genetics Medicinal chemistry Biomaterials and solid state chemistry Work related learning Scientific investigation

Course Details – Assessment Method

There will be regular short practice assessment activities (in the form of regular quizzes and tests) with feedback provided to guide your progress and development. Pair and small group activities will be regularly used in all modules, allowing you to improve communication and teamwork skills. Giving short oral and poster presentations will increase your confidence in speaking and presenting. Preparation for practical activities will be available in the form of virtual experiments in which online feedback is instantly available. Real and simulated practical activities will also provide data and you will be given guidance on how to collect and process high quality data, and how to use it to form conclusions. Modules will be formally assessed and graded through a range of methods, including traditional examinations, laboratory activities, problem-based group projects, oral and poster presentations, case-studies, research projects and essays. This range of activities provides the opportunity for everyone to demonstrate the knowledge and skills that they have acquired throughout the course of their studies. The mix of practical and written assessments will provide evidence to employers of the level of laboratory skills and other abilities (such as teamwork, communication skills, ethical integrity, etc.), whilst also enabling you to demonstrate the theoretical knowledge and academic skills that you have developed.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: CF12

Institution code: L21

Campus Name: University Centre

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

2x U grades


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 42%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 6000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6000.0 Year 1
Scotland 6000.0 Year 1
Wales 6000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Fees are charged per academic year. The Foundation Year is charged at £6,000 and the 1st and 2nd year of the Foundation Degree is charged at £7,950 per academic year.

Provider information

University Centre Leeds
Park Lane
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Leeds
LS3 1AA

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