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Key Facts
C102-
UCAS Tariff
120 - 104
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Course duration
4 years
Further details on entry requirements
Apply NowWould you like to enhance your employability prospects whilst at the same time studying? Are you the kind of person who finds every aspect of the living world fascinating? The kind of person who one minute is marvelling at the machinery of gene expression, and the next minute wondering about the flight of birds? If you are that kind of person, then Biology with the integrated year in industry at Aberystwyth is the degree for you. From proteins to puffins our course covers the everything Life has on offer.
Course Overview
Modules September start - 2022
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Biochemistry and the Cellular Basis of Life | BR15320 | 20 |
Evolution and the Diversity of Life | BR14310 | 10 |
Exploring Genetics | BR14410 | 10 |
Metabolism | BR12010 | 10 |
Molecular Laboratory Skills | BR12210 | 10 |
Ecology | BR13510 | 10 |
Microbial Diversity | BR12110 | 10 |
Study and Communication Skills | BR12410 | 10 |
The Green Planet | BR13610 | 10 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Biological Thought and Discovery | BR12510 | 10 |
Comparative Animal Physiology | BR14110 | 10 |
Soils and their Management | BR14910 | 10 |
The Biosphere | BR13210 | 10 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Climate Change: Plants, Animals and Ecosystems | BR21120 | 20 |
Evolution and Molecular Systematics | BR21720 | 20 |
Practical and Professional Skills in Microbiology | BR24720 | 20 |
Research Methods | BR27520 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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An Introduction to Landscape Ecology and Geographic Information Systems | BR25520 | 20 |
Applied Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics | BR20620 | 20 |
Cell and Cancer Biology | BR25920 | 20 |
Chromosome Dynamics | BR21820 | 20 |
Ecological Surveying | BR21420 | 20 |
Freshwater Biology | BR22020 | 20 |
Invertebrate Zoology | BR25420 | 20 |
Marine Biology | BR22620 | 20 |
One Health Microbiology | BR26520 | 20 |
Proteins and Enzymes | BR26620 | 20 |
Tropical Zoology Field Course | BR23820 | 20 |
Vertebrate Zoology | BR26820 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Integrated Year in Industry | BRS0060 | 60 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Biotechnology | BR35520 | 20 |
Global Biodiversity Conservation | BR33420 | 20 |
Research Project | BR36440 | 40 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Anthropogenic threats to the Biosphere | BR36720 | 20 |
Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics | BR37120 | 20 |
Conservation Genetics and Evolution Field Course | BR36220 | 20 |
Fish Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture | BR33220 | 20 |
Frontiers in Plant Science | BR35820 | 20 |
Microbial Pathogenesis | BR33720 | 20 |
Parasitology | BR33820 | 20 |
Terrestrial Ecology Fieldcourse | BR36620 | 20 |
Tropical Rainforest Ecology and Conservation (Trec) Field Course | BR30120 | 20 |
Wildlife Conservation | BR34520 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
Careers
Course Content
Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff 120 - 104
A Levels BBB-BCC with B in Biology
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh and Mathematics
BTEC National Diploma:
DDD-DDM in a specified subject
International Baccalaureate:
30-28 with 5 points in Biology at Higher Level
European Baccalaureate:
75%-65% overall with 7 in Biology
English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.