BSc Biology
Entry requirements
104-120 points at A2 including Chemistry or Biology at C. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship & community Studies not accepted BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM in Applied Science. Please see UCAS for specific module requirements BTEC Diploma: D*D* in Applied Science. Please see UCAS for specific module requirements Pass Access Course: 104-120 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits in Biology or Chemistry at Distinction International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 104 - 120 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level Biology or Chemistry at grade 5 T Level Science or T Level Healthcare Science with an overall grade M IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biology, covering biological concepts from the molecular level to ecosystems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Communication & Writing. UK residential field trips and an optional trip to Portugal in the third year are included, and the course concludes with a final year research project using the analytical suite and DNA sequencing facilities.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Biosciences
- Essential Skills in Biosciences
- Introduction to Field Biology
- Bioscience Practical Skills
- Topics in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Biology of Disease
- Molecules to Cells
- Tissues to Organisms
- Research Project
- Contemporary Topics in Applied Biology
- Infection Sciences for Biomedical Sciences
- Molecular and Cellular Pathology
- Drug Development
- Fieldwork
- Work Based Learning Module