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All foundation year students study the academic skills for higher education unit, which will help you to develop the academic and study skills required for degree-level work.
International and EU students whose first language is not English and who have an IELTS score of less than 5.5 will study an English language unit.
Successful completion of the foundation year guarantees automatic progression onto Year 1 of the degree you have chosen to study. Details of the course content of each degree can be found by selecting the relevant course in the A to Z list of courses.
You will cover a number of topics to prepare you for higher education, including general principles of chemistry, human cells and genetics, human physiology and microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology, numeracy and data analysis and academic skills for higher education.
This unit provides you with a range of essential skills to ensure that you are adequately prepared for undergraduate study and to enhance your employability attributes.
This will cover higher education terminology, independent study, working in groups, time management, note taking, literature review, reading techniques, academic writing, critical thinking and writing, referencing methods, exam techniques and oral presentations.
This unit continues to provide you with a range of essential skills to ensure you are adequately prepared for undergraduate study and to enhance your employability attributes. This includes research and employability skills and personal development planning.
This unit aims to introduce you to the basic ideas of numeracy, summarising data, probability, statistics and data analysis. The material will be presented in a practical manner so that you will be able to appreciate the usefulness of the learned methods in applications encountered in their linked degree subjects.
This unit aims to introduce you to the basic ideas of algebra, functions, summarising data, probability, statistics and data analysis. The material will be presented in a practical manner so that you will be able to appreciate the usefulness of such methods in applications encountered in their linked degree subjects. You will also be introduced to Excel.
This unit is an introduction to basic principles and key concepts in chemistry, providing a platform of chemical knowledge for continuation or transition into higher education.
This unit explores human cells and the basics of human genetics. The cell biology component of the unit will explore biological molecules, cell structure and function, cellular organisation and metabolism, cell signalling, cell specialisation and cell differentiation. The genetics element of the unit will consider the biochemical and molecular biological basis of Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics in humans.
The unit explores Human Physiology and Microbiology. The physiology element of the unit will include a consideration of homeostasis and the physiology of a range of organ systems of the human body. The microbiology element of the unit will include an outline of the major groups of microbes (bacteria, fungi and viruses) and the importance of microorganisms to human health and disease.
This unit facilitates the development of a knowledge and understanding in the basic principles, concepts and experimental techniques in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Whether you’ve already made your decision about what you want to study, or you’re just considering your options, there are lots of ways you can meet us and find out more about student life at Manchester Met.
We offer:
Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.
These typical entry requirements may be subject to change for the 2025/26 academic year. Please check back for further details.
A levels – grades DDD or equivalent
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma – MMP
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MMP
Pearson BTEC National Diploma - DM
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with a minimum of 74 UCAS Tariff points
T Levels - We welcome applications from students undertaking T Level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Pass as a condition of offer.
IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 24 or minimum 72 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects.
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered.
A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement.
AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A level-equivalent qualifications.
Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
GCSE grade D/3 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English
and
GCSE grade D/3 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics
A levels – grades DDD or equivalent
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma – MMP
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MMP
Pearson BTEC National Diploma - DM
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with a minimum of 74 UCAS Tariff points
T Levels - We welcome applications from students undertaking T Level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Pass as a condition of offer.
IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 24 or minimum 72 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects.
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered.
A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement.
AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A level-equivalent qualifications.
Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
There’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK qualifications.
Tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year are still being finalised for all courses. You can find information on 2024/25 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students. All fees stated may be subject to change for the 2025/26 academic year.
Optional estimate: £600
Students often choose to buy a laptop in their first year however there are PCs on campus and students can borrow laptops which are suitable for use on these courses. There are no other costs in the foundation year. Beyond this point, the students will embark on separate courses that may have their own cost associations, which cannot be included as part of foundation year costing.
Find out more about financing your studies and whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships
Money MattersAfter successful completion of the foundation year in life sciences, you can progress on to one of the relevant BSc (Hons) degrees.
Our biomedical and physiological sciences students are equipped with the skills and knowledge that puts them in demand. Our recent graduates have gone on to study for masters degrees or PhDs, and into a variety of roles – from biomedical scientists, cardiac physiologists and genetic technologists, to science teachers and postgraduate researchers.
You can apply for this course for 2025/26 entry once UCAS applications open in autumn.
Visit UCAS for further details, including deadlines.
Get advice and support on making a successful application.
You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally
at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the
latest online learning technology. For further information on when we
may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our
terms and conditions.
Important notice
This online prospectus provides an overview of our programmes of study
and the University. We regularly update our online prospectus so that
our published course information is accurate. Please check back to the
online prospectus before making an application to us to access the most
up to date information for your chosen course of study.
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in England. More information on the role of the OfS and its regulatory
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