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46 | Foundation Years
S C I E N C E F O U N D AT I O N Y E A R
Why study this course?
The Science Foundation Year provides students with the opportunity to study, in a university
setting, the skills and subject knowledge required to progress to a wide range of science
degrees.
This course provides a scientific background customised to your needs as
well as enhanced study skills. Depending on your chosen degree you will
study modules from the life, physical, geographical and environmental
sciences; mathematics; computing or psychology.
What will this mean for my future?
Progression onto a Keele science degree will provide the numerical and
analytical thinking skills valued by many employers looking for talented
graduates.
Indicative Modules
You will take modules related to your
intended degree subject. You will study
mathematics to an appropriate level and
be supported in developing as a student
in scientific communications. The
year covers the necessary theoretical
introduction, together with a highly
practical experimental element for
many routes.
SINGLE HONOURS UCAS CODES
C703 Biochemistry G101 Mathematics C103 Biology
C103 Biology CFG1 Natural Sciences F103 Chemistry
C933 Biomedical Science B143 Neuroscience G401 Computer Science
F103 Chemistry F306 Physics F913 Environmental Science
F122 F307 Physics with Astrophysics F410 Forensic Science
G401 Chemistry with Medicinal
Chemistry
Computer Science C802 Psychology F603 Geology
F913 Environmental Science C8BF Psychology with Counselling G101 Mathematics
F750 Environment and Sustainability LX84 Psychology and Education C723 Medicinal Chemistry
F410 Forensic Science D101 Veterinary Science
(subject to validation) B143 Neuroscience
F413 Physics
C802 Psychology
F800 Forensic and Analytical
Investigation
(Integrated Master's)
Forensic Science and
Criminology
Geography F306 F603 Geology
F4L7
Course type
Foundation year
progressing to
Single Honours or
Combined Honours
or Integrated
Master's degrees
COMBINED HONOURS UCAS CODES
F513 Astrophysics
C703 Biochemistry
Indicative Entry
Requirements
64 UCAS points from
at least one level 3
qualification
* For Veterinary Science - refer
to the Science Foundation
Year webpage for indicative
entry requirements
Course Duration
4 or 5 years
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements