Foundation Course

Biosciences with a Foundation Year

Our foundation year will pave the way for entry to one of our biosciences degree courses for students who do not have the right qualifications.
  • Duration: 1 year (as part of 4/5 year integrated degree)
  • Year of entry: 2025
  • UCAS course code: C900 / Institution code: M20

Full entry requirementsHow to apply

Course overview

  • Prepare to study for a bioscience undergraduate degree if you do not have the right qualifications for direct entry to the full degree course.
  • Take your foundation year at Xaverian College, which is located close to the University, alongside sessions on our campus.
  • Become a full student member of the University with a guaranteed place in a hall of residence.

Open days

Attending an open day is a great way to find out what studying at Manchester is like. Find out about our upcoming open days .

We also operate campus tours where a student ambassador will tell you all about life at the University. You may also meet with admissions staff, subject to staff availability. These tours run on most days and are open to anybody thinking of applying for any of our bioscience courses.

To book, please contact the Admissions Office at  ug.biosciences@manchester.ac.uk

Contact details

School/Faculty
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Telephone
+44 (0)161 529 4539
Email
Website
https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/biosciences/
School/Faculty overview
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

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