Northumbria University, Newcastle
Northumberland Building
Northumberland Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
Course contact details
Applicant Services
Email:bc.applicantservices@northumbria.ac.uk
Phone:0191 406 0901

Are you passionate about science, and want a practical introduction that will help prepare you for your chosen degree pathway?
The course is designed to provide fundamental scientific knowledge and skills, to give you experience in a range of science fields before you choose your ultimate degree destination. These areas include Biology, Chemistry, Food Science and Forensic Science, establishing your laboratory skills, basic numeracy skills, data handling, ICT and study skills. Many of our students report that, having completed this foundation course, they feel more confident and much better prepared to begin their chosen degree.
This foundation year will allow you to hit the ground running in your chosen career path . With successful completion you can automatically progress on to one of our 11 full-time, accredited science degrees:
BSc (Hons) Biology
BSc (Hons) Biology (Biotechnology)
BSc (Hons) Biology (Human Neurobiology)
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
BSc (Hons) Chemistry
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Science
BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition
BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition (Human Nutrition)
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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Course optionsNorthumberland Building
Northumberland Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
Email:bc.applicantservices@northumbria.ac.uk
Phone:0191 406 0901