Biological Sciences with a Foundation Year

Biological Sciences explores the diversity, structure and behaviour of living organisms and systems. It helps us understand how life functions in all its forms. Discoveries in the field help to protect ecosystems and create positive environmental impact.

Discover how we can advance our understanding of the real world through biological sciences. Learn how research is crucial to addressing the global challenges we all face. Join us to engage in a wide range of topics, including animal and plant biology, microbiology, ecology, genetics, and evolution.

The BSc Biological Sciences with a Foundation Year provides a direct and supported route through university study preparing you for your chosen pathway. Our aim is to offer a structured and supportive transition into university learning, providing additional academic preparation and helping you to develop the confidence, resilience and independent learning skills needed to succeed at Cardiff University.

Following successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll study living organisms and how they interact with the environment. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to contemporary issues. And you’ll see how our research and understanding of biological sciences can further advance areas such as health and environmental conservation.

Our hands-on teaching approach aims to prepare you for your future, focusing on developing your research techniques. You’ll build your practical skills in real-world situations, both in the laboratory and in the field.

With a Biological Sciences degree, you’ll build strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, which will expand your career horizons. You’ll gain valuable transferable knowledge and experience in computing, statistics, data analysis and research presentations, which can open doors to a range of exciting industries.

You can also tailor some aspects of your degree to suit your passions, combining core course modules with other modules that inspire you. In your final year of study, you’ll have the chance to investigate a topic that you want to explore in more depth, supervised by supportive researchers who are experts in their field. This enables you to focus on innovative solutions to current day issues.