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Key Facts
C109-
UCAS Tariff
128 - 120
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Course duration
4 years
Further details on entry requirements
Apply NowBiology significantly impacts our lives, improves our health and well-being through new ways to fight disease, secure food production and develop new bio-fuels and other important products. The discipline of Biology spans environmental, whole organism and cellular studies, today enhanced by a focus on sequencing of whole genomes, analysis of their evolution and individual gene function and use of cutting-edge analytical techniques.This exciting course develops the breadth and depth of biological knowledge required to pursue a career as a professional scientist.
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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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 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Field and Laboratory Techniques | BRM4820 | 20 |
Frontiers in the Biosciences | BRM4920 | 20 |
MBiol Research Project | BRM2860 | 60 |
Research Methods in the Biosciences | BRM6420 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
Careers
Course Content
Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff 128 - 120
A Levels ABB-BBB with B in Biology or Human Biology
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh, Mathematics and a Science subject
BTEC National Diploma:
BTEC not accepted for this scheme
International Baccalaureate:
32-30 points overall with 6 points in Biology at Higher Level
European Baccalaureate:
75% overall with 7 in a relevant science
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.