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BSc Biological Sciences

University of Exeter, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

A degree in Biochemistry will help you to develop a wide range of essential skills such as analytical problem solving, team work and organising and communicating information. Whatever you choose to do after graduation, your Biosciences degree will stand you in good stead, with excellent employment prospects and transferable skills.

General Eligibility

A-Level AAA A in Biology and A in another science subject* IB 36/666 HL 6 in Biology and HL 6 in another science subject* BTEC DDD Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve A-levels at grade A in Biology and A in another science subject* GCSE C or 4, B or 5 and C or 4 Grade C or 4 in English Language, Grade B or 5 in Mathematics and Grade C or 4 in Double Award Science or Chemistry Access to HE 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade. To include at least 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in an acceptable Biology subject area and 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in another Science subject area*. Contextual Offer A-Level: AAC IB: 32/655 BTEC: DDM

Part Time Work Details

Apprentices will need to be employed by your organization for a minimum of 30 hours per week. Your organization will also need to commit to sponsoring apprentices to complete this qualification.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
Animals Biochemistry Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists Genetics Ecology Microbiology Plants Cells
2 Year 2
Research Skills and Bioethics Forensic Science Marine Biology Ecology and Environment Coral Reef Field Course Animal Ecophysiology Metabolism Advanced Cell Biology Molecular Biology of the Gene Analytical Techniques in Biochemistry Genomics and Introductory Bioinformatics Modern Theories of Evolution Practical Skills in Field Ecology Molecular Plant Science Medical Genetics Observations and Experiments in Animal Behaviour Wild Behaviour Advanced Microbiology
3 Year 3
Biosciences Research Project Ecology of Environmental Change Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry Frontiers in Plant Biology Advanced Applications of Physiology Ecotoxicology Frontiers in Molecular Cell Biology Cellular Basis of Immunity Molecular Basis of Infection Science Communication Current Issues in Marine Biology Horizons of Biochemical Research Cell Biology of Disease Animal Developmental Biology Bioinformatics Energy Metabolism Living in a Microbial World Biology of Marine Vertebrates Psychology Applied to Health
4 Year 4
Research Project Professional Skills Research Grant Proposal

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
IELTS and IELTS Indicator (International English Language Testing System – academic version) 6.5 overall and no less than 5.5 in any other section and TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition and TOEFL iBT Paper Edition 90 with minimum scores of 21 in speaking and at least 18 in all other sections.

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