The foundation year provides a route onto a biology or chemistry degree if you don't have the qualifications or have not studied advanced level subjects sufficiently related to your course of choice.

After successful completion of the Foundation Year in Biology and Chemistry, you can progress on to one of the relevant BSc (Hons) degrees:

• BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Conservation
• BSc (Hons) Biology
• BSc (Hons) Microbiology and Molecular Biology
• BSc (Hons) Zoology
• BSc (Hons) Chemistry
• BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Whichever route you take, you’ll have the skills and understanding you need to undertake further study or get started in your career.

After successful completion of the Foundation Year in Biology and Chemistry, you can progress on to the relevant BSc (Hons) degree.

We give our graduates the specialist skills to go into a variety of careers. For our biological sciences graduates, these range from the biological, pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, to medical, public health, microbiology and environmental services, as well as in zoos, nature reserves, wildlife and habitat conservation projects, and teaching. Our chemistry graduates are also employed in a wide range of industries, from pharmaceutical, utilities and food and drink, to healthcare, aerospace and telecoms.