If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into our BSc (Hons) Biochemistry degree, our Foundation Year can provide an alternative route into your degree.
This tab provides information relating to:
- Indicative modules for the Foundation Year
- Foundation Year entry requirements
- Information on how to apply
- UCAS code for this course
The information in this tab relates to our September Intake. There is also a January entry point for this Foundation Year. For further information please visit our January pages.
Our Foundation Year allows you to develop your critical thinking, academic reading, writing, and communication study skills along with subject-specific knowledge and skills. Upon meeting the progression criteria and successfully completing our Foundation Year, you will automatically progress into your Keele undergraduate degree with the confidence that you have the skills, and knowledge needed to successfully complete your course.
This Foundation Year is a two-semester programme which provides a tailored pre-degree programme of study to better prepare you for the BSc (Hons) Biochemistry degree. For example, the Foundations of Life Sciences module will look at basic cell biology in terms of structure and function and go on to examine how cells obtain their energy and raw materials. It considers how organisms interact and analyses the effects of climate change on ecosystems. Meanwhile, the Advancing Chemistry module aims to increase your knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts of chemistry in a theoretical context, while also demonstrating the application of concepts in a practical environment. Course content has been developed in collaboration with degree teaching teams, so that by the time you begin Year 1, you will be ready to excel at your studies, as the majority of our Foundation Year students do.
You will develop subject-specific and broad based skills that will be invaluable in your academic career and beyond. You can find out more about our Foundation Year, Including Information on learning, teaching and assessment methods and further opportunities available to you by visiting our homepage.
Module Summary
The module details given below are indicative and will give you a good idea of the range of subjects that we teach. We regularly review our teaching to ensure that the modules we offer are up-to-date; therefore, the modules available to study are liable to change.
Semester One Modules
Semester Two Modules
2021 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Between 40-56 UCAS points from at least 1 A level/level 3 qualification or equivalent, or
- Relevant work experience
AND
- GCSE English Language at grade 4 (C), or Level 2 Functional Skills, or
- IELTS 5.5 (with 5.5 in all subtests)
AND
- GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above
How to Apply
UCAS Applications
Visit UCAS for applications. You should apply for Biochemistry with Foundation Year.
UCAS code: C703
DIRECT ENTRY STUDENTS
If you are a UK or EU student, already have your qualifications, are not expecting any further results and only wish to apply to Keele, please contact the Admissions Office directly.
Telephone: +44 (0)1782 733501
Email: admissions@keele.ac.uk
INTERNATIONAL ENTRY
All applications for the International Foundation Year and International Degree Programme can be made through UCAS using the UCAS codes below.
Y002 - International Foundation Year (IFY)
Y008 - International Degree Programme (IDP)
For students outside the UK or EU please contact our International Recruitment Team.
Telephone: +44 (0)1782 733501
Fax: +44 (0)1782 734238
Email: international@keele.ac.uk
FOUNDATION YEAR CONTACT DETAILS
Telephone: +44 (0)1782 733507
Email: foundationyear.admin@keele.ac.uk
