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Life Sciences (with a foundation year) BSc Hons
About the course
If you want to learn from scientists tackling some of the world’s most important challenges – such as conservation, cancer and dementia – this Foundation Year is perfect for you.
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Life Sciences (with a foundation year) BSc Hons
Foundation
Entry requirements for Biological Sciences and Biology at University of Sussex
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Life Sciences (with a foundation year) BSc Hons at University of Sussex
A-levels should normally include at least one science from Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, Marine Science, Maths/PureMaths/Further Maths, Physics, Psychology, Statistics or Life & Health Sciences (Double Award only).
You will also normally need to pass the separate science practical assessment in at least one of the science subjects.
You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).
UCAS points for current students on Biological Sciences and Biology at University of Sussex
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English language requirements
6.0
Additional details
Including at least 5.5 in each component.
We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.
We do not accept IELTS Online.
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13th November 15
Genetics, BSc Hons FullTime
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