Course Overview

The career options available to a Biology Sciences graduate are diverse, and range from the more specific biology specialisations to those careers that benefit from the grounding in scientific, communication and organisational skills that a Biology degree will provide.

We undertake diverse research activities that ensure the enthusiastic delivery of contemporary content. These include countering the illegal trade in endangered species using DNA-based techniques; improved understanding of disease processes; cancer biology; microbiology; animal behaviour; and conservation biology.

We will encourage you to become a member of relevant professional societies, such as a member of the Royal Society of Biology, and participate in organised events.

If you’re interested in research, we have an experiential module that involves a range of field trips. In the past, we have been to the Philippines, Madagascar and Egypt.

General Eligibility

Typical Entry:

112 UCAS points

GCE A Level:

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/BBC. The Department requires one of the following subjects as essential for entry: GCE A Level: Biology, Applied Science

BTEC:

BTEC Extended Diploma (Applied Science or Animal Management): DMM

BTEC Diploma (Applied Science or Animal Management): D*D*

T Level:

T Level (Science) - Merit

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including H3 in Biology

Scottish Highers - BBBB including Biology

International Baccalaureate:

26 points, including 5 in HL Biology

Access requirements:

Access to HE Diploma (Science), to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

OCR:

OCR National Extended/Diploma: merit profile plus one of the GCE A-level subjects listed above

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)