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  4. BSc Biological Sciences Preliminary Year and Professional Training Year

BSc Biological Sciences Preliminary Year and Professional Training Year

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Cardiff University

Program Overview

The Preliminary Year covers key topics in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics and leads to a BSc in any of the subjects offer:ed by the School of Biosciences. The purpose of the Preliminary Year is to provide students who don t have a sufficient background in science with the basis of scientific knowledge to enable them to thrive in the year one curriculum and beyond.

Program Key Stats

£19950 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Personal Statement, Typical A level offer: AAB - ABB, The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A-Level, Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 34 points, GCSE Maths or Numeracy at grade C or grade 4 and GCSE English or Welsh Language at grade C or grade 4, Academic IELTS at least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-score, TOEFL iBT at least 90 with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking, Pearson Test of English (academic) 62 with a minimum of 51 in all communicative skills, Trinity ISE II/III Test-II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits III: at least a Pass in all components

Career Options

  • Integrated Photonics Research Engineer
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate
  • Photosynthesis Research Scientist
  • Life Science Research Professional

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