Foundation Year for Degrees in Science - Level 3

Science

What does the course include?

If you are going to be 24 or older at the start of this course, you could be be entitled to an Advaned Learning Loan which will cover your tuition fees. Please click here for more information.

The programme is focused on Biology and Chemistry with an element of Physics. You will also study Maths and Computing. There is an emphasis on practical laboratory work. It is a full time programme and you will be a University of Greenwich student and as such will be entitled to a student loan.

You will get a letter from the university confirming that
you have met the requirements of the Foundation Year for Degrees in Science.
This is not a formal qualification. It is a “Year Zero” of a four year extended degree. Once you have passed this year you can progress into the first year of a three-year undergraduate programme.

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If you would like to find out more information about this course and speak to the course tutors, please come along to one of our Plumstead Centre Open Days.

What do I need to get on this course?

If you are under 19 you will need to have completed some studies at Level 3 (A levels or equivalent), not necessarily in Science. If you are over 19 you will complete an initial in English and Maths to make sure you have the key skills to cope with the demands of the programme.
If you are successful in these tests you will then have an interview.

How will I be assessed?

The programme is divided into eight units. You must pass each unit to complete the programme.
The units are assessed by various means including laboratory work, assignments and programme work, presentations, short tests and exams in two of the units.

Where does it lead?

An overall mark of 40% will enable you to automatically enter certain University of Greenwich Degree programmes in the departments of Life Science and Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. You may also use the qualification to apply to other universities through UCAS for a variety of Science-based degrees.