Edge Hill University
Plant Science with STEM Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Edge Hill University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Plant Science with STEM Foundation Year BSc (Hons) and other courses in Biosciences at Edge Hill University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biosciences.

Overall student satisfaction
92 /100
30 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Biosciences

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biosciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20000 £19500 £25000
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £25000 £17000 - £23500 £19500 - £30500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £19000 £22167
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £28000 £15250 - £22750 £18233 - £28033

Course Description

The STEM Foundation Year provides the opportunity to develop scientific skills and knowledge, tailored to your individual needs, that will enable you to progress onto the first-year of selected science-based degrees at Edge Hill University. The programme equips you with the key transferable skills needed for higher education and future employment. It is suitable if you meet the University’s minimum entry criteria but do not meet the subject-specific requirements for science-based courses or wish to extend your scientific knowledge base prior to joining a relevant degree. You will develop skills in academic writing, critical analysis, systematic thinking and personal reflection, and receive a broad overview of applied mathematics and physics.

Please note, this Foundation Year does not normally lead to an award or qualification in its own right, however successful completion of the Foundation Year at the required pass mark enables progression onto a relevant degree at Edge Hill University.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Plant Science with STEM Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at Edge Hill University

15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Secretarial and related occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Elementary occupations
5% Media Professionals
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals

You will be assessed through a combination of practical exercises, reports, essays, presentations and examinations. We want you to develop the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Assessment therefore includes both forms of participation, though the emphasis is strongly on individual work.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Biosciences

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Plant Science with STEM Foundation Year, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Plant Science with STEM Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

August 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • Foundation

UCAS application code:

CC29

University Rankings

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Positions of Edge Hill University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Edge Hill University

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Student composition of Edge Hill University

undergraduates:
9965
postgraduates:
1920
Total:
11885
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Where is this programme taught

Ormskirk (Main Campus)
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FAQ about Plant Science with STEM Foundation Year BSc (Hons) Edge Hill University

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £20000 15 months after graduation, £19500 3 years after graduation and £25000 after graduation.

  • Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (15%), Welfare and housing associate professionals (10%), Secretarial and related occupations (10%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%)

  • 30 graduates rated the course 92. This means that 92% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Plant Science with STEM Foundation Year BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Edge Hill University.

  • It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 1% Percentile among all Plant Sciences students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.