BSc Biological Sciences with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Environmental Analysis. The programme includes a foundation year pathway for students who do not meet direct entry requirements, with automatic progression to the full honours degree on completion. A final year dissertation project is completed alongside professional skills development, and practical training takes place in the Bodmer Laboratories.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 64 points A level: 64 UCAS Tariff points. At least one full A level is required. BTEC: MPP T level: Pass grade (D or E) in T Level Science Access To Higher Education: 64 UCAS Tariff points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma. GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. Scottish Highers: 64 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. At least one full Higher level is required. Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. At least one full Higher level is required. IB: 26 points overall. Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered.
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Animal care and control services: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 64%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 3%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Data Handling
- Professional Communications
- Biological Principles
- Scientific Methods
- Science for Health
- Environmental Conservation
- Biological Skills
- Biodiversity
- Cell Biology
- Molecules to Microbes
- Genetics
- Study Skills
- Introduction to Parasitology and Infectious Diseases
- Biological Research Skills
- Pathophysiology
- Microbial Communities and Interactions
- Ecology in Action
- Molecular Genetics
- Ocean Challenges
- Animal Physiology
- Human Physiology
- Biology of Parasites
- Antimicrobial Resistance: Threats and Solutions
- Final Year Project and Professional Skills
- Final Year Project with Science Communication and Professional Skills (HANS)
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Immunology
- Practical Ecology and Conservation
- Veterinary and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
- Applied Freshwater Biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences with Foundation Year at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £28,000. The £22,500 median after five years is £12,000 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences with Foundation Year at University of Salford do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological Sciences with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological Sciences with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 85 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biological Sciences with Foundation Year at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.