Biotechnology BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Biotechnology BSc (Hons)

Training in biotechnology has never been more important, whether helping to prevent and cure diseases, feeding the growing human population, or finding solutions for global crises such as climate change, pollution, and the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

By taking our BSc Biotechnology course you will obtain a broad, research-led education in biotechnology, covering aspects of animal, plant and microbial biotechnology with a strong foundation in molecular and cell biology. You will be well placed to contribute to a field essential for human and planetary health and the ...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

10/2026

Campus

Colchester Campus

Course Address
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ

Application Details

Course Code

C110

Institution Code

E70

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

112

120

Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels including C in Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology or Life and Health Sciences. We accept A Levels, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, International Baccalaureate, T Levels, AAQs and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Whilst International A-levels and BTECs aren't on the tariff calculator, we assign them the same tariff points as their UK counterparts

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £24,360

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