Why study Science at the University of East Anglia?
UEA’s Faculty of Science contains six schools of study that each have excellent successes in teaching and research. Whether you’re interested in biological sciences, health sciences or environmental sciences, there is a degree for you.
- Conduct research projects with world-leading scientists, accessing some of the best facilities in the country such as the Biomedical Research Centre, the Bob Champion Building, the Earlham Institute and the Quadram Institute.
- Facilities include a mock pharmacy dispensary, interactive Norwich Electronic Assistive Technology (NEAT) Centre and new £31 million Building for Science and Engineering that is designed for the next generation of scientists.
- Gain valuable work experience with placements for health and pharmacy students.
- Cutting-edge research informs teaching by academics and hospital consultants from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
- Flexible programme of study with many different module choices to cater to your career interests.
Program choices
Find out more about your course options by selecting a course level.
- English course
- International Foundation
- International Year One
- Undergraduate Degree
- Graduate Diploma
- Postgraduate Degree
English course
Leads to: University preparation programme or degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 3.0
Length of course: From 4 weeks
- Improve your languages skills while adapting to the US culture.
- Regular intakes with flexible course lengths to suit your English level.
- Adapt to living and studying in the UK.
International Foundation
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 4.5, plus completion of 12 years of schooling with good grades.
Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)
- A guaranteed route to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree.
- Modules designed to develop the specialist knowledge, language and study skills for your chosen degree.
- Support with your university applications.
International Year One
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.0, plus completion of A-levels, Foundation, or first year of an overseas university degree.
Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)
- A guaranteed route to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree.
- Complete your degree in the same amount of time as direct entry students.
- Study academic modules that reflect the first year of your chosen degree.
Undergraduate Degree
Length of course: 3 years
- To apply for direct entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of East Anglia: If you are working with an education counsellor please contact them to make an application. Otherwise, please visit the university website
Graduate Diploma
Leads to: Postgraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.5, plus completion of three years of higher education.
Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)
- A guaranteed route to a Master's degree.
- Develop your study and research skills in preparation for postgraduate study.
- Improve your knowledge of academic theory and subjects related to your degree.
Postgraduate Degree
Length of course: 1 year
- To apply for direct entry to a postgraduate degree at The University of East Anglia: If you are working with an education counsellor please contact them to make an application. Otherwise, please visit the university website