BSc Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year)
Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Tariff points: 56 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
About this course
BSc(Hons) Biological Sciences covers the study of living organisms and living systems. Core topics include data analysis, statistics, laboratory techniques, and research methods. The course includes an independent research dissertation project guided by an academic supervisor. A sandwich option offers a year-long placement with employers in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or research sector.
Modules
- Biology in Practice
- Chemistry in Practice
- Skills for Science
- Investigating and Communicating Science
- Life on Earth
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Cells, Biochemistry and Genetics
- Skills for Biosciences
- Wildlife Ecology
- Human Health and Disease
- Research Skills
- Genetics
- The Microbial World
- Microbial Pathogenesis
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Cell Signalling
- Human Physiology
- Plant Growth and Survival
- Research Dissertation Project
- Developmental and Stem Cell Science
- Environmental Microbiology
- Genomic Technologies
- Global Forest Systems
- Marine Ecosystems
- Medical Genetics
- Medical Microbiology
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology
- Pathophysiology
- Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health
- Primate Ecology and Conservation
- Science Communication
- Sustainable Food Production
- Expedition to a Biodiversity Hotspot