BSc Biology
Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Biology and a second science We accept the following subjects as a second science: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. IB: 35 points including 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. We accept the following IB subjects as a second science: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Mathematics (A&A or A&I), Physics, Psychology, Sports, exercise and health science BTEC: DDD We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2016 syllabus) with all 7 mandatory units. We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2010 syllabus), please contact us for information on the units we accept.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Biology, a biology degree centred on broad-based study across biomedicine, biotechnology, genetics, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Core topics include Research Methods and Fieldwork. Students can complete an accredited degree recognized by the Royal Society of Biology and choose to add an industry placement year or a year abroad. The first year covers core foundations through modules such as Life on Earth, Genetics, and Cells to Organisms. The second year focuses on experimental design and communication alongside research in action, while offering optional modules spanning ecology, cell biology, neuroscience, and molecular microbiology. In the final year, students complete a compulsory research project alongside a wide range of specialized optional choices such as Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology, Pathogens, and Ecology Field Course.
Modules
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills
- Life on Earth
- Genetics
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Grand Challenges
- Cells to Organisms
- Molecules of Life
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design and Communication
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action
- Ecological Solutions for Global Challenges
- Cell Biology
- Gene Expression in Action
- Molecular Microbiology
- Population Genetics and Evolution
- The Immune System
- Neuroscience
- Medical Genetics
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Introduction to Bioenterprise
- Practical Ecology
- Behavioural Ecology
- BSc Research Project
- Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology
- Pathogens
- Ageing and Regenerative Medicine
- Molecular Machinery in Action
- Evolution
- Conserving Biodiversity in the Anthropocene
- Advanced Topics in Biotechnology
- Genomics
- Advanced Topics in Neuroscience
- Haematology and Immunology in Health and Disease
- Advanced Topics in Gene Expression
- Trends in Microbiology
- Genetics of Disease
- Current Research in Ecology
- Molecular Recognition
- Ecology Field Course