Course Overview

Biological Sciences is a fascinating subject that relates to our everyday existence. It studies life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy, from the growth and division of simple bacteria through to the change, development, growth, and adaptation of complex multi-cellular organisms and the emerging role of genomics in personalized medicine and biodiversity in a changing world. The Royal Society of Biology accredits this course. Youll have the opportunity to study core topics and consider contemporary issues in all significant aspects of biology. Optional choices in each year of your course provide you with opportunities to specialize further in core areas of molecular cell biology, organismal biology, ecology, and environmental biology. Alternatively, you can vary your optional modules to keep your coverage of the biological sciences broad. Your learning will be supported by doctoral-level academics with expertise or active research interests in diverse areas of biology and genetics, including cancer pharmacology, ancient and modern patterns of human migration, environmental and evolutionary microbiology, novel antimicrobials, and the cell biology of human disease.

General Eligibility

BBC-BCCat A Level, including a grade B in a relevant Science subject. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and a requirement for our degree course entry.

112-104UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications, including a grade B in a relevant Science subject at A Level.

Meritat T Level in Science including a grade B in A Level Chemistry or Biology.

DMMin BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above to include modules in relevant science subjects.

112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications should include modules in relevant science subjects.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall, with no element lower than 5.5 or equivalent.