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Biology (Including Foundation Year)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Pontypridd
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Biology is the study of living things, from tiny microorganisms to large, iconic animals. You will explore this essential science in detail, uncovering the connections and patterns that make life on Earth so fascinating.

Dive into the processes that drive life, including evolution, physiology, molecular biology, and ecology. Develop the knowledge and skills to ask questions, solve problems, and make sense of the natural world. You’ll grow as a learner and a professional, building confidence, resilience, and independence. Through teamwork, communication, and reflection, you’ll learn to adapt, take responsibility, and move forward with purpose. The focus is on becoming capable, connected, and ready for the next stage of your journey.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Pontypridd

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C10F
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Pontypridd
Campus Code:
A
Points of Entry:
Foundation

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C10F
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Pontypridd
Campus Code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
48 points

A level
DD

To include a relevant Science subject but exclude General Studies

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP

In a relevant Science subject

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

T Level
Pass (D or E)

In a relevant Science subject

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.0 overall with no lower than 5.5 in any one component.

English Language Requirementshttps://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/english-language-programmes/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended, for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer, and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions.

Learn more on the University of South Wales website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

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