BSc Biological Sciences with a Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Biology, beginning with a foundation year before progressing to degree-level study. The foundation year covers introductory biology, chemistry, and mathematics, with progression available to Biological Sciences, Microbiology, or Molecular Biology and Genetics. Study abroad and placement year options are available in later years.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 37 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 59%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 13%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 72%
- London: 8%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- FURTHER BIOLOGY
- FOUNDATIONS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
- INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY
- INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS
- FURTHER MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS
- BASIC MATHEMATICS I
- BASIC MATHEMATICS II
- FURTHER CHEMISTRY
- INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY
- ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
- COMMUNICATING CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £34,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia do next?
88% 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 a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia?
90% 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 a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 87 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.