BSc Biological Sciences
Entry requirements
GCSE: All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) English and Mathematics at grade C / 4 or above. A level: 104 points, to include grade C A level in Biology and prefereably a second relevant subject (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Marine Science). General Studies accepted. BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma/RQF National Extended Diploma: DDM in Science. If you hold a BTEC qualification, it is vital that you provide admissions@plymouth.ac.uk with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access courses: Science-based diplomas, 33 credits in science-based units at merit including a minimum of 12 credits in biology units and 21 credits in a second science subject. T level: Merit in Science. Refer to institution. International Baccalaureate: 26 points overall to include Higher Level Biology and a second relevant Science subject. English and Maths can be considered within.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences, covering organisms from microorganisms to mammals. Core topics include programming, data analysis, statistics, research methods and fieldwork. An optional 24-week industry placement is available, and an independent research project is completed in the final year.
Modules
- Biology:Placement
- Introduction to Biology
- Cells: The Building Blocks of Life
- Ecology and the Diversity of Life
- Principles of Physiology
- Evolution and Behaviour
- Biological Sciences Student Support Stage 1
- Spain Field Ecology
- UK Field Ecology
- Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Biological Sciences Field Course
- Methods in Biology
- Plant Ecophysiology
- Biological Sciences Student Support Stage 2
- Systems Physiology: Function and Dysfunction
- Ecology
- SoBMS Project
- Biological Sciences Student Support Stage 4
- Plant Biotechnology
- Global Change Biology
- Ecotoxicology
- Animal Nutrition
- Pharmacology and Natural Products
- Aquatic Microbial Ecology
- Advanced Behaviour Analysis Techniques
- Advanced Bioinformatics and Phylogenetics
- Biodiversity Conservation: Science, Policy and Practice