This wide-ranging degree examines everything from micro-organisms to mammals, and biomolecules to the biosphere. You will study core biology modules, choose from specialist topics such as molecular biology, genomics and development, plant-animal interactions and biodiversity and conservation, and develop practical skills in lab and field-based sessions.
This wide-ranging degree examines everything from micro-organisms to mammals, and biomolecules to the biosphere. You will study core biology modules, choose from specialist topics such as molecular biology, genomics and development, plant-animal interactions and biodiversity and conservation, and develop practical skills in lab and field-based sessions.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C100
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B,B AABBB at Higher Grade including two science subjects including Biology and a further Science subject. Advanced Higher Biology preferred. Acceptable science subjects are: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology. Higher Grade Chemistry desirable. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15,P:0 30 level 3 credits at Distinction including 15 credits in biological sciences, and 15 level 3 credits at Merit or above. Chemistry and mathematics or quantitative methods units are desirable. Mathematics minimum grade B or 6 required if no Maths or Statistics units in the Access to HE. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 34 points normally including Higher Level Biology at grade 6 or above. Chemistry is preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD Applied Science Extended Diploma preferred. DDD Other subjects considered but must contain 360 GLH of theoretical Biology/Chemistry units. Extended Certificate in Applied Science does not replace A level Biology GCSE Mathematics minimum grade B or 6 required. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1,H2,H2,H3,H3 H1H2H2H3H3 at Higher level, including Biology and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography. Chemistry is preferred but not essential. Ordinary Level Mathematics required at grade O2 if not offered at Higher Level Scottish Advanced HigherA,B,B To include Biology and normally another science-related subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. Combinations of Higher and Advanced Higher accepted Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,M2,M2 D3,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects including Biology and normally another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology. Chemistry is preferred but not essential. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade B or 6 if not offered at a higher level. Extended ProjectWe welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme. A levelA,B,B Including Biology and normally another science-related subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology, Environmental Science or Geology. General Studies is excluded. Chemistry is preferred at A or AS level, but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade B or 6 if not offered at A or AS level. T LevelNot Accepted |
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