With science and its challenges making today’s global headlines, studying this research-led modular degree will help you develop the necessary skills you’ll need to pursue a career in the science sector and beyond. The MBiol course offers flexibility so that you can follow specialised routes within biological sciences by offering module combinations to address your specific areas of interest.
The curriculum links academic theory with practical experience through a combination of core and optional modules that offer plenty of opportunity to tailor your studies as your intere...
With science and its challenges making today’s global headlines, studying this research-led modular degree will help you develop the necessary skills you’ll need to pursue a career in the science sector and beyond. The MBiol course offers flexibility so that you can follow specialised routes within biological sciences by offering module combinations to address your specific areas of interest.<br/><br/>The curriculum links academic theory with practical experience through a combination of core and optional modules that offer plenty of opportunity to tailor your studies as your interests evolve. Themed ‘routes’ include Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedical Science, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Ecology and Environmental Science.<br/><br/>In Year 1 you will study the fundamental aspects of biology and the basics of scientific research.<br/><br/>Year 2 concentrates on providing the skills required for research-led learning.<br/><br/>Year 3 places a strong emphasis on research, with taught content directly linked to research being carried out in the Department. Two core modules, a field course or laboratory-based workshop and a literature review, are combined with optional modules linked to your interests and career aspirations.<br/><br/>The final year, prepares you for research at postgraduate level and includes an extended project in a biology related area. Running through most of the academic year, it allows you to gain hands-on experience working alongside academic staff doing world-leading research.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Durham City
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C107
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,A,B We will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. If an applicant has not been able to take 3 Advanced Highers, offers may be made with a combination of Advanced Highers including Biology or Chemistry or Human Biology plus another science subject and Highers, or on a number of Highers. Access to HE DiplomaNot Accepted International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme37 666 in Higher Level subjects. Higher Level grade 6 Biology or Chemistry and another science Higher Level subject are required. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD Must be accompanied by a grade A or above at A-level (or equivalent) for Biology or Chemistry or Human Biology. Otherwise apply for C104 Biological Sciences with Foundation. https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/courses/biological-sciences-with-foundation-c104/ Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Biology or Chemistry or Human Biology plus another science subject are required. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDD Must be accompanied by a grade A or above at A-level (or equivalent) for Biology or Chemistry or Human Biology. Otherwise apply for C104 Biological Sciences with Foundation. https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/courses/biological-sciences-with-foundation-c104/ Scottish Advanced HigherA,A,A Biology or Chemistry or Human Biology plus another science subject are required. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,D3 Biology or Chemistry or Human Biology plus another science subject are required. Extended ProjectNot Accepted Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Not Accepted A levelA,A,A Biology or Chemistry or Human Biology at A-level or equivalent, plus another science subject at A-level or equivalent are required. Psychology, Maths and Geography are all considered sciences for the purposes of admissions. Although PE is accepted as a third A-level, it is not a science for the purpose of admissions Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking as part of our offer. T LevelAt Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £31,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |