Are you looking for an alternative route into our biology degrees? Whether you’re returning to study or your results weren't what you’d hoped for, this year zero foundation programme prepares you to enter any biology degree from Biological Sciences to Environmental Biotechnology. You will be taught at the University by the same academics as on our degrees and will gain the understanding and confidence needed for your degree, plus the study skills needed to succeed. This course is an integrated part of a biology degree at Plymouth University. Successful completion of the foundation year (Year 0) provides progression onto Year 1 from a choice of biology degrees: BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare, BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology or BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences. With historical pass rates in excess of 85 per cent, you have an excellent chance of progression onto Year 1. You will benefit from over 25 years of expertise in science foundation courses at Plymouth University, which continue to produce excellent degree candidates. You will be prepared to study at degree level during the course, so unlike A levels or Access Courses, you will actually learn how to study at degree level, giving you a significant advantage once you move onto the degree itself. Your studies can be funded through standard tuition fee loans – it does not require an upfront investment. You will benefit from enthusiastic, supportive academic staff that have substantial experience in helping students realise their potential and who are active researchers in their fields. You will be taught at the University itself – not on a satellite campus or in a tertiary college – and you will be taught by the same academic staff that teach on our other degrees. You will benefit from the full University experience from day one – Fresher’s Week, a full university Library and IT provision and so on to fully support your studies. The foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree. Completion of the foundation year will not lead to a separate award or qualification its own right but will provide access to Year 1 of your degree.

You will study biology alongside the core skills in mathematics, statistics and physics or chemistry needed to study biology in higher education. You will study two core modules of biology and a third covering contemporary issues in biology. A fourth core module covers the study skills and core mathematics that underpin study of biology. You will take optional modules in either chemistry or physics, plus a final module covering statistical skills needed to analyse and understand data. You will be supported through your studies and will have full access support from both the academic staff and wider University support services, such as the Sum Up service for mathematics and statistics support, our Library and our Learning Development team. We understand that not all students need the same levels or types of support and our support services are primed to assist students in a flexible way. The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.

37% of assessment is by exam, 58% by coursework and 5% practical assessment

Royal Society of Biology

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.

Course code: C102

Institution code: P60

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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

Must have GCSE Maths and English at grade C /4 or above.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	With 5.5 in all elements.

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 74%

Go onto work and study: 89%

For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees * Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.

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