Foundation in Biological/ Biomedical Sciences & Psychology

Looking for a career that could help revolutionize medicine or change the lives of others?

Our Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences will prepare you for a wide range of specialisms, from animal behaviour and human biosciences to psychology.

The University of Plymouth champions experiential learning in the laboratory and in the field, and progression degrees include an optional placement year to help you gain valuable real-world experience.

Course rankings:

8th in the UK for Animal Science (The Times 2021)
10th in the UK for Anatomy & Physiology (The Guardian 2021)
12th in the UK for Food Science (The Times 2021)
30th in the UK for Psychology (The Times 2021)

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Fees for 2021/22

£13,750

Fees for 2022/23

£14,250

Duration

Two semesters

Intakes

January and September

Foundation Syllabus

Semester 1

ILS1AND3 - Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

You will develop your academic communication skills and use of digital technology for higher education.
How will I be assessed? 60% coursework, 30% exam and 10% personal development planning
BUS107 - Principles of ICT

You will use Microsoft Office packages and get to grips with website content management systems (CMS) and other online apps.
How will I be assessed? 50% coursework, 25% exam and 25% presentation assessment
SCI101SC - Numerical Techniques 1

You will revise basic mathematics and learn how to apply this to real-life scientific and everyday problems. Topics include algebra and handling data.
How will I be assessed? 100% exam
SCI115 - Physics

You will learn how to rationalise the key laws of physics, including Newton’s Laws of Motivation and Universal Gravitation.
How will I be assessed? 100% exam

Semester 2

SCI102 - Numerical Techniques 2

You will build on your analytical abilities and knowledge of mathematical principles.
How will I be assessed? 100% exam
SCI130 - Research and Referencing

You will look at the basic tools and skills required to ask, answer and report scientific and technological questions at undergraduate level.
How will I be assessed? 100% coursework/assessment
SCI120 - Biology

You will learn about key biological theories, such as Darwin’s theory of evolution,and cover topics including genetics, DNA, the immune system and photosynthesis.
How will I be assessed? 70% exam, 30% assessment
SCI125 - Chemistry

You will receive an introduction to chemistry, including The Periodic Table, chemical calculations and atomic structure.
How will I be assessed? 80% exam, 20% coursework

Progression rule to Stage 2

Minimum 50% pass mark in all modules with minimum 85% attendance required across all modules.

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