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Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
Are you passionate about biology in all of its forms? Do you want to study a broad biology degree without the constraints of choosing a specialism too soon, with equal emphasis on lab and field skills? You will build an understanding of biology from microorganisms to mammals, and from woodland to hydrothermal vents, gaining state-of-the-art practical and transferable skills highly sought by employers, graduating ready to shape the future of fields like ecosystem management and biotechnology.
* Study the whole spectrum of contemporary biology, on a course consistently p...
Are you passionate about biology in all of its forms? Do you want to study a broad biology degree without the constraints of choosing a specialism too soon, with equal emphasis on lab and field skills? You will build an understanding of biology from microorganisms to mammals, and from woodland to hydrothermal vents, gaining state-of-the-art practical and transferable skills highly sought by employers, graduating ready to shape the future of fields like ecosystem management and biotechnology.<br/><br/><br/>* Study the whole spectrum of contemporary biology, on a course consistently praised externally for its outstanding teaching quality and well-constructed programme.<br/><br/><br/>* Gain theoretical and practical skills in the laboratory and dig deeper into the interplay between biology and real life so youll graduate with the skills to immediately enter the world of work.<br/><br/><br/>* Learn on location, through day trips to field courses.<br/><br/><br/>* Experience practical biology in the real world with an optional work placement between your second and final year.<br/><br/><br/>* Build the knowledge, skills and practical awareness for a variety of careers.<br/><br/><br/>* Work with your personal and course tutors to develop key graduate skills to boost your employability.<br/><br/><br/>* Keep pace with the ever changing discoveries, insights and thinking in ecology, biodiversity, cell biology, animal behaviour and physiology.<br/><br/><br/>* Be inspired by staff who are leading the way in their subjects, carrying out research that turns heads worldwide. <br/><br/><br/>* Boost your practical skills using our specialised facilities including controlled environment chambers, experimental glasshouses, and an electron microscopy unit.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C100
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
128
To include A level Biology and a second relevant subject (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, Marine Science or Psychology.
Scottish Higher
104 to 128 UCAS points to include Advanced Highers Biology and a second relevant science (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, Marine Science or Psychology
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access, 45 at Level 3, 33 at Merit/Distinction to include 12 in Biology with Merit, remainder should be in science with Merit or above. Maths and English GCSE at C/4 or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
32
to include 5 @ HL Biology and be studying a second relevant science. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, Marine Science or Psychology) Maths and English accepted within
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
To include Biology and a second relevant science (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, Marine Science or Psychology) GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
AS
Considered in combination
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 to 128 UCAS points to include Advanced Highers Biology and a second relevant science (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, Marine Science or Psychology)
Extended Project
OK to consider points in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
A level
104 to 128 UCAS points To include A level Biology and a second relevant subject (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, Marine Science or Psychology
T Level
Not Accepted
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
will consider points alongside relevant A Levels
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