Course Overview - Biology

Study life on all scales, from the molecular to the global ecosystem, but with a focus on evolution acting at the level of DNA.

Biology encompasses the study of life from molecules to ecosystems. Its an exciting area of study that has a significant impact on our daily lives and is vital to solving some of the world’s biggest challenges. Youll gain a broad foundation of skills across areas such as evolution, ecology, biodiversity, genetics, cell biology and microbiology, equipping you with the knowledge for a range of careers in the biosciences and beyond.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

30/09/2024

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Claverton Down
Bath
BA2 7AY
United Kingdom

Application Details

Course Code

G112

Institution Code

B16

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

A,A,B

AAB in three A levels including A in Biology and a second science or mathematics subject. The second subject can be: Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Food Science or Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Mathematics or Further Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics Contextual Offer ABB in three A levels including A in Biology and B in a second science or mathematics subject Alternative offers with additional study ABB in three A levels including A in Biology and B in a second science or mathematics subject plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.

UCAS Tariff

Access to HE Diploma

D:33,M:6

33 credits at Distinction A pass in the Access to HE Diploma (in Science or Science and Engineering), with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 30 credits achieved at Distinction from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) units, of which at least 12 credits must be from Biology units.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

36

36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in HL Biology and a second HL science or mathematics subject. You must study Biology to be considered for this course. We may be able to consider for you for this course if you study either Biology or your second science or mathematics subject at Standard Level (but not both). In this case the typical offer is 36 points with 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Biology or a second science or mathematics subject plus 7 in the Standard Level subject. Contextual Offer 35 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Biology and 5 in a second science or mathematics subject.

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

DDD

DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF). We are able to consider the above qualifications in Applied Science. It is important that you are covering enough of our essential and preferred optional units to make sure that you have sufficient Biology and Chemistry/Mathematics preparation for our course. Please contact us to discuss the suitability of your optional units before making an application. You must also have achieved a grade B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B

AB in two Advanced Highers including A in Biology and B in a second science or mathematics subject. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)

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