This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to undergraduate degrees in Life Sciences at The University Of Aberdeen. On successful completion, you can progress directly to the second year of a range of degree programmes. See Progression Options below for full details.
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Location
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
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Progression
The University Of Aberdeen
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 12th
Satisfaction: 85.7%
World: 250th
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Start Dates
Jan, Sep, Nov
3 Terms
Next start date: 23 Sep 2024
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Course Fees
From £19,000
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
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Course Provider
University of Aberdeen International Study Centre
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Why Choose This Course?
- Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen. Guaranteed entry to the second year of a four year degree on successful completion.
- Study at a world class university! Founded in 1495, Aberdeen is the 5th oldest university in the UK and is ranked amongst the top 200 in the world!
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High ranking across a wide range of popular subjects.
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A historic campus located 10 minutes from Aberdeen city centre and near to beautiful countryside, beaches and rugged coastline.
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Live and study in the heart of Scotland, famous for its scenery, historic castles and nightlife.
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About This Course
The Undergraduate Foundation (Life Sciences) is a comprehensive programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language. It is specially designed for international students who want to study an undergraduate degree at The University Of Aberdeen, but do not have the academic qualifications or English level required for direct entry. The course is equivalent to the first year of a degree at the university, but with additional support for overseas students to improve study skills and English language abilities.
On successful completion of this course, you can progress directly to the second year of selected degrees at The University Of Aberdeen. That means you will complete your studies in the same amount of time as direct entry students.
International Application Deadlines
- January 2024
Deadline: 1 Dec 2023*
Classes start: Jan 2023
- September 2024
Deadline: Aug 2024*
Classes start: Sep 2024
*Students who are applying for a visa from outside the UK must confirm their place by this date. The deadline may be extended by up to 3 weeks where a priority visa service is available and the student agrees to use it.
Entry Requirements
| Academic |
Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A* - C in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
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| English |
English level equivalent to IELTS 4.5 (4.5 in Writing and 4.0 in all skills).
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Start Dates And Progression
| Start Date |
End Date |
Progression |
| Sep 2024 |
Jun 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
| Nov 2024 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
| Jan 2025 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you
are guaranteed entry
to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Aberdeen.
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BSc Animal Behaviour
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BSc Applied Sports Science
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BSc Behavioural Biology
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BSc Biochemistry
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BSc Biological Sciences
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BSc Biology
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BSc Biomedical Sciences Anatomy
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BSc Biomedical Sciences Developmental Biology
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BSc Biomedical Sciences Molecular Biology
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BSc Biomedical Sciences Pharmacology
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BSc Biomedical Sciences Physiology
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BSc Biotechnology Applied Molecular Biology
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BSc Conservation Biology
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BSc Ecology
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BSc Environmental Science
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BSc Exercise & Health Science
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BSc Genetics
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BSc Genetics Immunology
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BSc Human Embryology & Developmental Biology
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BSc Immunology
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BSc Immunology & Pharmacology
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BSc Marine Biology
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BSc Microbiology
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BSc Neuroscience & Psychology
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BSc Pharmacology
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BSc Physiology
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BSc Plant & Soil Sciences
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BSc Sports & Exercise Science
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BSc Zoology
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BSc\MA Psychology
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MA Psychology & Sociology
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