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BSc (Hons) Biology

Keele University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Most of society's global challenges are connected to biology - from assessing the effect of medication on the human body to exploring methods to prevent species extinction. The flexibility embedded into our programme structure enables you to adopt an interdisciplinary approach to biology, or focus on a specialism closely aligned to your career aspirations and interests.

Our Single Honours programme weaves three key themes of animal biology, environmental ecology and conservation, and human biology through its structure.

From year two, you can choose to either focus on one of these areas in more detail or combine modules on different topics to give a broader view of the biological world.

General Eligibility

A LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • ABB

  • To include 1 Science A level, preferably Biology or Human Biology. Science subjects include:

  • Applied Science

    • Biology

    • Chemistry

    • Computer Science

    • Environmental Science

    • Food Science/Technology

    • Further Maths

    • Geography

    • Geology

    • Human Biology

    • Maths

    • Physics

    • Psychology

    • Sports Science

    • Statistics

GCSE REQUIREMENTS

  • Maths at C (or 4)

  • English Language / Literature at C (or 4)

BTEC 

  • DDM in a science based subject.

  • You must take sufficient science credits,

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

COMPULSORY MODULES

  • Animal Biology

  • Physiology and Anatomy

  • Fundamentals of Biology

  • Core Practical Skills

  • Ecology and Plant Biology

2 Year 2

COMPULSORY MODULES

  • Microbes, Viruses and Parasites

  • Animal Behaviour

  • Environmental Biology

  • Practical Skills in Bioscience

  • Research and Analytical Skills

OPTIONAL MODULES

  • Human Impact on the Environment, scientific perspectives

  • Human Genetics

  • Current Topics in Biology

  • Nutrition and Energy Balance

  • Animal Adaptations

  • Biodiversity Crisis

  • Animal Nutrition and Health

  • Health and the Environment

3 Year 3

COMPULSORY MODULES

  • Communication Skills for Biologists

OPTIONAL MODULES

  • Ecotoxicology and Risk Assessment

  • Animals and Society

  • Human Parasitology

  • Conservation Biology

  • Case Studies in Biotechnology

  • Insect Ecology and Pest Management

  • Double Applied Life Sciences Placement - ISP

  • Life Sciences Double Experimental Project (with research skills assessment)

  • Human Evolution

  • Cancer Biology

  • Animal Welfare

  • Plant Science and Sustainability

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component or equivalent.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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