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BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences
Course overview
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | September |
| Tuition (Local students) | Data not available |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | Data not available |
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Entry Requirements
- GCSE: For all applicants, Grade C or above, or Grade 4 under newly reformed GCSE grading, in English Language, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Please note the University does not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as suitable alternatives to GCSEs.
- A-level subjects: Grade C or above in a science subject. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.
- Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the science requirement for this course: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, PE. For further information and advice please contact Admissions.
- EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: To include six units in a science subject.
- Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma, to include 15 level 3 credits at merit in a Science subject and an additional 15 credits at merit in another subject.
- Baccalaureate IB: A minimum grade of 5 in a higher level science subject.
Curriculum
Foundation year (Year zero)
- Biology in Practice
- Chemistry in Practice
- Skills for Science
- People and Science
Year one
- Life on Earth
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Skills for the Biosciences
- Cell Biochemistry and Genetics
Year two
- Research Skills
Plus three of the following optional modules:
- Ecology and Ecosystem Protection
- Wildlife Ecology
- Human Health and Disease
- Physiological and Immunological Systems
- Molecular Biology
- Genes and Biotechnology
- Microbial Life
Between your second and third year, you will be able to opt to do a placement year comprising 40 weeks of vocational training with a suitable employer.
Final year
- Research Experimental Project or Research Dissertation Project
- Scientific Frontiers and Enterprise
Plus optional modules from the list below, depending on credit requirements:
- Applied Biotechnology
- Science Communication
- Medical Genetics
- Genomic Technologies
- Gene Control
- Medical Microbiology
- Neuro-Pharmacology
- Human Nutrition
- Patho-Physiology
- Primate Ecology and Conservation
- Forests and Agricultural Systems
- Marine Ecosystems
- Environmental Forensics
- Tropical Expedition
- Professional Practice in Applied Science