Biological Sciences (Including Foundation Year) - BSc (Hons)

University of Essex

### **What is the BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (including Foundation Year)?****The BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (including Foundation Year) is a four-year degree.**You’ll secure a broad understanding of modern biology and a strong basis to specialise from, in your undergraduate degree or beyond.If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the **three-year version**, starting the course with a Foundation Year gives you a supported step up to university study.### **Why this course**The BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (including Foundation Year) lets you explore the spectrum of biology and choose what to specialise in.Year Zero prepares you with the skills and confidence needed to progress into your first year and continue on to a full undergraduate degree programme.Year One will offer broad insights into cell and molecular biology, genetics, ecology and evolution. For Year Two and your Final Year, you'll deepen your knowledge across disciplines or specialise in an area of your choosing, from molecular and cell biology to ecology and conservation biology.You’ll graduate on the path to a biologist career in a range of specialisms, such as marine biology, conservation and molecular biology. ### **Who should apply*** Future biological scientists and researchers* Those wanting to further our modern understanding of the living world* Students considering careers through a broad understanding of biology* Practical learners wanting hands-on and field experience

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