Biotechnology BSc (Hons)

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Course Overview - Biotechnology BSc (Hons)

Study a lab-focused course that blends theory with hands-on experience, helping you develop scientific, analytical and communication skills that could be useful in solving real-world challenges and preparing for diverse roles in biotechnology.

Build foundations: explore how life works from the smallest molecules to whole-body systems. Learn about DNA and RNA, how genes are switched on and off, and how cells use energy. Study about bioinformatics, using maths and statistics to analyse real biological data. 

Real-world focus: understand how biotechno...

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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB

Application Details

Course Code

B947

Institution Code

C85

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

120

[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed (excluding General studies) [2] Must include 32 points or above in a Biological or Chemical Science based subject [3] May also include AS level and EPQ

Scottish Higher

B,C,C,C,C

to include Biology at Advanced Higher.

Access to HE Diploma

The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits above Merit of which 15 must be at Distinction in Biology units. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

to include 5 points in Biology at Higher level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

in a Biological Science subject. Excludes Health and Social Care.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English, Mathematics and two Sciences.

A level

B,B,B

to include Biology. Excludes General Studies.

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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535

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