BSc Biology including Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biology, a four-year programme with an integrated foundation year. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques. The foundation year covers introductory biology and chemistry alongside academic and professional skills. A collaborative Impact Challenge project is completed during the foundation year.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 48 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: DD, 48 tariff points to include a relevant Science subject but exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: N/A BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass in a relevant subject Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points. T Level: Pass (D or E) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 85%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 3%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 63%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Modules
- Starting your University Journey
- The Science of Life: Foundations in Biology
- Chemistry in Action: Science That Shapes the World
- The Impact Challenge
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biology including Foundation Year at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Biology including Foundation Year at University of South Wales 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 Biology including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biology including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biology including Foundation Year at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).