International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
University of Plymouth · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course

Offered by University of Plymouth, the BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Looking for an alternative route into biology degrees? This foundation year, taught by University academics, builds your knowledge, confidence and study skills – preparing you to succeed and progress onto any biology degree. Specialised facilities Benefit from cutting-edge facilities, including glasshouses, electron microscopy, marine labs and interactive microscope tech, gaining hands-on experience in the latest biological tools. 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 £21,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points to include H3 in a Higher Level science related subject. Maths and English accepted within. |
| UCAS Points | 32 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£19,200
per year
Home Student Fee
£19,200
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding Tuition fees Tuition fee price changes The Government has announced that tuition fees from Academic Year 28/29 onwards will be subject to automatic annual inflationary increases, which we believe will be at a similar rate to the recent annual increases to fees, and may continue to be inflation based. The University may increase annual tuition fees in line with the Student Contract and the maximum tuition fee caps set by the Government from time to time.We understand that clarity
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £18,000 | £21,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £27,500 | £33,000 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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.
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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University of Plymouth · Undergraduate
University of Plymouth · Undergraduate

University of Plymouth offers Biological Sciences with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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