BSc Biology
Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below: A Level - grades BBB-BCC including Biology, Human Biology, Biological Sciences or Social Biology. BTEC - Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM) in a relevant subject. T Levels – grade Merit in a relevant subject. International Baccalaureate - a minimum of 32 points to include Biology or a related subject at Higher Level. Access to HE courses - Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or Higher in a Science or related subject). If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more. English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biology. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Environmental Analysis. The course offers a flexible structure allowing breadth of study or specialism, and a professional placement year is available. Practical work takes place on campus, which features woodland, grassland, and freshwater habitats.
Modules
- Biological Techniques
- Ecology and Diversity of Life
- Anatomy and Physiology
- The Microbial World
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Communicating Science
- Biological Systems
- Biology in Society
- Research Skills for Biology
- Conservation Ecology
- Human Pathophysiology and Nutrition
- Food Analysis
- Human Nutrition
- Environmental Management
- Behavioural Ecology
- Microbial Applications and Biotech
- Clinical Psychology
- The Marketing Business
- Environment and Education
- Professional Placement Year
- Dissertation Planning
- Dissertation Publication
- Plants and People
- Environmental Practice
- Mechanisms of Disease
- Applied Sports Exercise and Nutrition
- Anatomy, Physiology and Metabolism for Physical Activity
- Food Safety
- Epidemiology and Public Health
- Wildlife Photography
- Investigations in Microbiology
- Marine Biology and Conservation
- Wildlife Conservation Field Course
- Publishing Industry Project