Foundation Year in Life Sciences
University of DundeeCourse Overview
The CertHE Foundation Year in Life Sciences at University of Dundee is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Dundee, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. A foundation year in Life Sciences gets you ready for studying a university degree. It gives you access to degrees in Biochemistry, Biological or Biomedical science. It is very helpful if you don't have the right qualifications for a science degree. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC Including biology, plus GCSE mathematics at C/4 |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points 30 points overall with 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level A combination of IB Certificate plus other qualifications, such as A-Levels, Advanced Placement Tests or the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP), will also be considered. |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
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Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Dundee
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £22,500 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £27,000 | £38,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £31,000 | £38,500 |
UK subject average: £23,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
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