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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: CCX2
Biological Sciences with Foundation
Queen Mary University of LondonLondon, England
4 yearsDuration
£32,950Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation at Queen Mary University of London. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Combine a foundation year with a traditional university degree in the biological sciences. Get the skills and experience you need to study an undergraduate degree in the biological sciences with our integrated foundation programme, open to UK/EU and international students. You are guaranteed a place on one of the following programmes at Queen Mary if you pass the foundation year, without having to re-apply through UCAS: Biochemistry Biology Biomedical Sciences Medical Genetics Neuroscience Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics Psychology Zoology As a foundation student you’ll ha... International tuition fees are £32,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Chemistry
Foundation Physics
Foundation Mathematics
Cell Biology and Genetics
Introductory Biochemistry
Anatomy and Physiology
Ecology and Evolution
Research Methods and Scientific Skills
UCAS Code:CCX2
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC Including Biology or Chemistry. A second science subject from either Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required. Please note: You will also be excepted to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England. |
| International Baccalaureate | 26 points To include grades 4,4,4 from three HL subjects including Biology or Chemistry. A second science subject at Higher Level of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 7 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£32,950
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£131,800
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen Mary University of London
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £30,000 | £33,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £26,000 | £31,000 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £34,500 | £40,000 |
UK subject average: £26,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£26,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 30% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£26,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
60%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
89%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
71%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
77%Learning resources
88%Student voice
77%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About Queen Mary University of London
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