BSc (Hons) Наука с Годовым Основным курсом

There’s more than one route to becoming a scientist. If you don’t have the grades for our other science degrees, this BSc (Hons) Science with Foundation Year course is the best place to start. Once you’re up to speed, you can choose which science degree to move on to after your Foundation year.

You’ll study biology, chemistry, earth sciences, psychology, sport and exercise science, and health sciences. And develop skills you’ll use throughout your career, from technology to numeracy.

If you want to be a professional scientist, this science foundation degree could be your launchpad.

Course highlights

• Gain knowledge of many different scientific principles and practices, and build the skills and understanding to use them
• Get hands-on in our labs, assessing the physical effects of polar conditions in our extreme environments lab, working with medical manikins in our healthcare simulation suite, and monitoring ecosystems in our shoreside marine station
• Study alongside students from other scientific interests and backgrounds and be taught by academics and guest lecturers with experience in industry and research
• Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a science degree at university – including how to conduct fieldwork and write up your findings

After your foundation year

Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, the topics and modules you go on to study will depend on the degree course you choose to take.

Bachelor's degrees you could progress onto:

• Biology courses
• Earth science courses
• Geography and environmental science courses
• Healthcare and social care courses
• Psychology courses
• Sport science courses

Quick guide to foundation year courses

A foundation year course allows you to:

• Explore your options before choosing your Bachelor's degree course
• Experience university life and get a taste of the way you'll be taught
• Develop the study skills and knowledge you'll need to succeed in your chosen Bachelor's degree

We’re proud to be a breath of fresh air in the academic world – a place where everyone gets the support they need to achieve their best. We’re always discovering. We don’t fit the mould, we break it. Just as the world keeps moving, so do we.

We’re closely involved with our local community, and we take our ideas into the global marketplace. We partner with businesses, industry, and government to set the course for a better future. And we educate and transform the lives of our students to help them achieve their potential. We stand out, not just in the UK but in the world. We excel in research areas from cosmology and astrophysics to cybersecurity, forensics, and sport science. Since the first day we opened our doors, we've looked towards the future. And we're here to help you shape it.