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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 7C55

Biological Sciences with Foundation Year

University of Surrey
Guildford, England
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5 yearsDuration
£30,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Surrey, the BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Guildford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Foundation courses A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if: You don’t have the grades for a full degree course You have non-traditional qualifications or experience You’re starting university after some time away from education You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study. International tuition fees are £30,000 per year, home/UK fees are £18,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced pharmacology
Genetics
Why choose this course
UCAS Code:7C55
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

Overall: CCC We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required subjects: A science subject. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass.

International Baccalaureate

29 points

Overall: 29 Required subjects: a science subject HL4/SL6. GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4. Applicants must have achieved these grades at the time of making their application.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.565.5
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,000

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£150,000

Home Student Fee

£18,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

UK fees To be confirmed Overseas fees To be confirmed UK fees To be confirmed *

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Surrey

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£26,500£30,000
3 years£23,000£27,500£34,000
5 years£26,500£35,000£44,000

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
£27,500
UK average
£26,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 32% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£26,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
80%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-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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Care Leaver and Estranged Student Bursary

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£3,000scholarship value
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About University of Surrey

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

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