Biology is a wide and fascinating subject, involving the scientific study of living organisms from bacteria to the largest mammals, and this course, designed for those who do not have the appropriate qualifications to start the three-year BSc degree, will help you to develop knowledge and skills to open up a range of exciting career opportunities.
Our proximity to a diverse range of contrasting environments plus our own facilities provides a wide scope for customising your learning experience. Local, residential and international field courses will allow you to work in hab...
Biology is a wide and fascinating subject, involving the scientific study of living organisms from bacteria to the largest mammals, and this course, designed for those who do not have the appropriate qualifications to start the three-year BSc degree, will help you to develop knowledge and skills to open up a range of exciting career opportunities. <br/><br/>Our proximity to a diverse range of contrasting environments plus our own facilities provides a wide scope for customising your learning experience. Local, residential and international field courses will allow you to work in habitats such as the spectacular marine coastal ecosystems, freshwater/wetland environments and terrestrial habitats of Gower.<br/><br/>**Our Biosciences facilities include:**<br/>A £1.3m Visualisation Centre, a £1.6m purpose-built 18m catamaran-class survey vessel equipped with state-of-the-art survey and research equipment based in Swansea Marina, a £4.2m science laboratory facility and a centre for sustainable aquatic research. <br/><br/>The BSc Biology course is **accredited by the Royal Society of Biology**, and covers themes including animal and marine welfare and conservation, the biological control of invertebrate pests, microbiology, and ocean and climate.<br/><br/>**All of our courses are available with a Year in Industry or Year Abroad**<br/><br/>These placement years increase our students confidence and communication skills as well as help them to gain valuable experiences that will ultimately enhance their employability. To find out more go to https://www.swansea.ac.uk/science-and-engineering/<br/><br/>**We guarantee that you will be made a conditional offer for a course at Swansea University. Subject requirements will apply. Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.** Book an Open Day here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/our-open-days/
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C101
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Year 1
Access to HE Diploma27 Merits to include Biology (excluding Health Sciences and Animal Management) International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM with Science/Biology GCSE Grade C. Only science-related BTECs will be considered (Excluding Animal Management and Health Science) Extended ProjectWe recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B. A levelWelsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)Requirements are as for A levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate WalesSwansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level. |
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