Biological Sciences with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

**Why Choose Kingston**<br/>- This degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB). Once you graduate, youll receive one years free membership, helping you to network and keep you up to date with developments in life sciences.<br/><br/><br/>- There are two different pathways to choose from: Molecular Biology, and Medical Biology.<br/><br/><br/>- Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the frameworks two new student experience and student outcomes categories.<br/><br/><br/>**About the Course**<br/><br/>Our degree with foundation year courses are ideal if you have non-traditional or unrelated qualifications or experience, are returning to education or would like some support to prepare for a degree. Subject materials and teaching are tailored to degrees at Kingston. You’ll develop practical, technical and communication skills, and apply knowledge to real-life problems during the four-year integrated degree.<br/><br/>Biological sciences form the basis of many new areas of science and technology. They are the foundation of our understanding of a diverse range of subjects – from evolution, genetics and diversity to medicine, drug and human development.<br/><br/>On this course, you can choose to study medical biology or molecular biology.<br/><br/>You’ll graduate with the knowledge and practical skills you need to boost your employability, helping you stand out when seeking work. Practical studies will include a laboratory and/or field-based project, a data project or a systematic review. This might take place in a laboratory or an organisation outside the University.<br/><br/>We have recently updated our modules to enhance student-centred teaching and align course content with industry needs.<br/><br/>**Molecular Biology pathway**<br/>Genomic technology offers an unparalleled understanding of life on earth. This pathway reflects the latest developments in genetics, molecular biology, bioinformatics and evolutionary biology.<br/>Example Molecular Biology modules:<br/>- Drugs, Brain and Behaviour<br/><br/><br/>- Medical Genetics<br/><br/><br/>- Molecular Biology of the Cell<br/><br/><br/>**Medical Biology pathway**<br/>Do you want to study at the forefront of developments in medicine, treatment, understanding disease, and improving public health? This pathway examines molecular biology, infectious disease biology, epidemiology and immunology, and cancer biology. <br/>Example Medical Biology modules:<br/>- Infection and Immunity<br/><br/><br/>- Pathobiology<br/><br/><br/>- Pharmacotherapy of Infection and Cancer<br/><br/><br/>**Future Skills**<br/>Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.<br/><br/>As you progress through your degree, youll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.<br/><br/>At Kingston University, were not just keeping up with change, were creating it.

Located just outside of London, you'll benefit from excellent transport links to central London and beyond. You'll have access to great employer connections, with Kingston being on the doorstep of hundreds of prestigious businesses.<br/><br/>Kingston's commitment to high-quality teaching has been recognised with a TEF Gold rating (TEF 2023). The University has also secured a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and outcomes categories.<br/><br/>Kingston has invested heavily in dedicated study spaces, cutting-edge sports facilities and specialist equipment. You can hone your trading skills at the Bloomberg Trading Room or create your masterpiece in the modern art facilities. Whatever your chosen course, you'll be supported with modern facilities and passionate lecturers.<br/><br/>You can also get involved in over 100 sports clubs and societies and even start their own society. You can also learn a new language through the Kingston Language Scheme - there are ten languages on offer!