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C400-
UCAS Tariff
120 - 104
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Course duration
3 years
Further details on entry requirements
Apply NowIf you are fascinated by genetics, and want to tackle important scientific issues like the genetic modification of organisms, or genetic prediction of human disease, then this is the scheme for you! On completion of this degree, your career options could span from biomedical research to biotechnology to pharmaceutical industry and careers within Higher Education.
Course Overview
Modules September start - 2023
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 |
Cell Biology | BR17520 | 20 |
Genetics, Evolution and Diversity | BR17120 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Biological chemistry | BR17320 | 20 |
Comparative Animal Physiology | BR16720 | 20 |
Disease Diagnosis and Control | BR15420 | 20 |
Biological Thought and Discovery | BR12510 | 10 |
Soils and their Management | BR14910 | 10 |
The Biosphere | BR13210 | 10 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Research Methods | BR27520 | 20 |
Applied Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics | BR20620 | 20 |
Cell and Cancer Biology | BR25920 | 20 |
Chromosome Dynamics | BR21820 | 20 |
Evolution and Molecular Systematics | BR21720 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Immunology | BR22220 | 20 |
One Health Microbiology | BR26520 | 20 |
Practical Skills for Biochemists | BR22920 | 20 |
Practical and Professional Skills in Microbiology | BR24720 | 20 |
Proteins and Enzymes | BR26620 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Biotechnology | BR35520 | 20 |
Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics | BR37120 | 20 |
Molecular Biology of Development | BR36020 | 20 |
Research Project | BR36440 | 40 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Conservation Genetics and Evolution Field Course | BR36220 | 20 |
Frontiers in Plant Science | BR35820 | 20 |
Molecular Pharmacology | BR36120 | 20 |
Training and Performance Enhancement | BR34420 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
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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.