The Life Sciences Foundation Programme at QA Oxford Brookes University is your essential pathway to a range of undergraduate honours degrees in scientific and healthcare fields. This programme is ideal if you are looking to develop foundational scientific knowledge, enhance your academic skills, or bridge a gap in your previous study. You will gain a solid grounding in biological sciences, chemistry, and mathematics, preparing you for the rigours of degree-level study and equipping you with the confidence to tackle complex scientific concepts and experimental approaches.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, you will engage with compulsory modules including Foundation Academic Skills, Foundation Biological Sciences, Foundation Chemistry, and Mathematics I & II. You will develop crucial skills in academic writing, source evaluation, and mathematical problem-solving, preparing you for success in higher education. The Foundation Project module allows you to explore an area of interest through independent or collaborative research. Upon successful completion, you will be ready to progress to a variety of science and healthcare degrees at Oxford Brookes University.