Biological Sciences
Entry requirements
A level: CC including Biology or Double Life & Health Sciences + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. OR BC including grade B in A-level Single Award Life & Health Sciences + GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. IB: 26-27 points overall including 5,4,4 at Higher Level including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
About this course
Foundation Degree in Biology, combining laboratory work with ecological fieldwork. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The curriculum incorporates a ten-week work placement between the first and second years.
Modules
- General Biology
- Biochemistry & Cell Biology
- Introductory Mathematics and Study Skills
- General Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Science
- Work Based Learning 1
- Work Based Learning 2
- Biological Diversity and Evolution
- Ecology
- Genetics & Molecular Biology
- Microbiology
- Chemistry of Organic Molecules
- Environmental Science and Conservation