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BSc Biology

Newcastle University

Institution
Newcastle University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Biology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
C100
Typical offer
A-level ABB, IB 32

Entry requirements

A level: ABB IB: 32 points

About this course

BSc Honours in Biology, spanning the natural world from molecular processes to ecosystems. Core topics include Fieldwork. The course combines lab-based classes with residential field courses and offers specialisation options in areas such as biotechnology, microbiology, and ecological survey techniques.

Modules

  • Genetics and Evolution
  • Ecology and Conservation
  • Biomolecules – the Biochemical Basis of Life
  • Skills for the Biosciences
  • Crop Health
  • Animal Health
  • Introduction to Animal Physiology
  • Molecular Biology of the Cell
  • Animal Life
  • Professional Skills for Bioscientists
  • Microbial Biochemistry
  • Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation
  • Biotechnology: Principles and Practice
  • Animal Function (Physiology and Development)
  • The Life of Plants
  • Evolution & Behaviour
  • Insect Biology and Ecology
  • Field-based Ecology: designing experiments, and residential field course
  • Vertebrate Biology and Ecology
  • Tropical Marine Ecology