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Life Sciences (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)
at University of Sussex

Brighton, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 18,500
Country Rank-
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

If you want to learn from scientists tackling some of the world’s most important challenges – such as conservation, cancer and dementia – this Foundation Year is perfect for you.

On our Foundation Year, you’ll have the opportunity to explore exciting subjects in Life Sciences before you choose your degree. You’ll gain knowledge and experience of the content of different courses.

To prepare you for whichever course you pick, you learn both practical and academic skills in:

biology
chemistry
mathematics.

This gives you the perfect grounding for your studies.

Course Content
Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching
- Applied Skills in Biology
- Applied Skills in Chemistry
- Introductory Biology
- Introductory Chemistry
Spring teaching
- Genetics and Population Genetics
- Human Physiology and Metabolism
- Organic Chemistry
Options

Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research.

While it’s our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can’t be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.

Spring teaching
- Evolution, Behaviour and Ecology
- Introduction to Biomedicine
- Physical Chemistry
Entry Requirement
International Baccalaureate

Typical offer

26-28 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

Subjects

Including at least 5 in Higher Level science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths).

Additional requirements

Successful application for the foundation year will be evidence of academic ability in a demanding science degree.

European Baccalaureate

Typical offer

70%

Additional requirements

Evidence of your potential to do well in a demanding science degree with a good level of Mathematics.

Other international qualifications

Typical offer

Standard XII results
- 65% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE)
- 65% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)
- 65% HSC Higher Secondary Certificate ( Maharashtra )
Additional requirements
- Evidence of your potential to do well in a demanding science degree with a good level of Mathematics.
- Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component
Fees & Scholarships
Home students: £9,250 per year

Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,250 per year

International students: £18,500 per year

Cost Of Studying At University of Sussex

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Life Sciences (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons) at University of Sussex