BSc Natural Sciences with Foundation Year

at University of Exeter

The Foundation Year is part of an integrated 4 year undergraduate degree programme. Please see our 'pathways' below for further information and details of the modules available on the degree programmes you can progress to from the Foundation Year.

The course comprises of 90 credits of core maths, to elevate students’ knowledge to A-level grade A standard, plus some aspects of the further maths curriculum, but concentrating on developing core mathematical skills.

The other 30 credits comprise a project that includes key skills for university study.

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

Compulsory modules
 

• Principles of Pure Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Exploring Mathematics
• Foundation Statistics
• Science: Skills and Culture

A-Level    
 

• BBC
• Maths B and B from either Physics, Chemistry or Biology. We will also accept AS Maths at A or Core Maths at A in lieu of A level Maths.

IB
 

• 28/554
• Maths HL 5 and HL 5 in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

BTEC
 

• DMM    
• Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without a GCE AL maths and science subjects - Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Science, Forensic and Criminal Investigation.

GCSE
 

• 4/C    
• Grade C or 4 in GCSE English language.
   

• UK students: £9,250 per year.

Our courses help students to develop a wide range of key skills for employment and further study such as analytical problem solving, teamwork, and organising and communicating information.

Upon completing one of the degrees our graduates are highly employable and have found positions working in a wide variety of related roles including laboratory-based positions, industry, law, business, management, teaching and government.