Biotechnology BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Biotechnology BSc (Hons)

Biotechnology is a subject that combines biological science and technology to develop innovative products by changing the genetic make-up of biological cells.

Biotechnology impacts on the quality of our lives and the world we live in.

Biotechnologists tackle global issues in healthcare, energy, environment, food, and agriculture to:


- develop new life-saving medicines


- feed growing populations by generating plants with better nutritional value


- reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing cleaner biofuels


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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Sutton Bonington Campus

Course Address
Sutton Bonington
Leicestershire
Loughborough
LE12 5RD

Application Details

Course Code

J700

Institution Code

N84

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,B,B

This qualification is only accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at BB in two science subjects.

Access to HE Diploma

D:21,M:18,P:6

This qualification will be considered where appropriate science content is being studied. The requirement is 60 credits overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3. 21 credits must be achieved at Distinction; 18 credits at Merit and 6 at Pass. Either 15 graded Level 3 credits must be achieved at minimum grade Merit from biology units , or 30 graded Level 3 credits achieved at minimum grade Merit from chemistry, physics and mathematics units.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

including Higher Level 5 in Biology or Higher Level 5 in 2 of Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics Applications and Interpretations or Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, 555 in 3 Higher Level certificates including Biology or Higher Level 5 in 2 of Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics Applications and Interpretations or Mathematics Analysis and Approaches.

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

DDM

Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and Maths grade C/4.

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

DM

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grade B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B

BB including Biology, or BB from 2 of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. This qualification is only accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades BBBBB.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

B

This qualification is accepted alongside two A levels (either BB including Biology, or BB from 2 of Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics or Further Mathematics)

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

D

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades B,C. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

A level

B,B,B

BBB including Biology, or BBB including 2 of Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies are not accepted.

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