IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill
Our biology degree explores the fascinating processes of life, from the chemical reactions inside cells to drug discovery for diseases, through to environmental impact and global climate change.
Delivered by the School of Science and the Natural Resources Institute (NRI), our cutting-edge degree allows you to study a broad range of subjects or choose modules to suit your interests. We offer topics as diverse as cancer therapeutics, applied plant ecology and neuroscience.
You will learn the skills to address some of the greatest problems facing humanity, from producing enough food to feed a growing world to treating Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. You will have plenty of opportunities to put theory into practice through laboratory sessions and fieldwork, including an international placement.
The extensive careers options for biology graduates include research roles in academic, governmental and commercial laboratories, positions in food and farming start-ups, and roles in education. You could prepare for careers in medical research investigating cures or inspire the next generation of scientists by becoming a biology teacher.
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Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Biochemistry 1 (15 credits)
Fundamentals of Biology and Physiology (30 credits)
Basic Chemistry for Life Science (15 credits)
Practical and Academic Skills (30 credits)
Ecology and Evolution (30 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Metabolism and Disease (15 credits)
Plant Science (15 credits)
Genetics (15 credits)
Microbiology and the Environment (15 credits)
Infection and Immunity (15 credits)
Research and Professional Skills in Life Science (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
Physiological Systems and Regulation (15 credits)
Animal Science and Environmental Physiology (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
Biogeography and Ecosystems (15 credits)
Pharmacology (15 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Project (Life Sciences) (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 75 credits from this list of options.
Pathophysiology of Disease (15 credits)
Cancer Biology and Therapeutics (15 credits)
Applied Plant Ecology (15 credits)
Biotechnology for Crop Production (15 credits)
Conservation and the Environment (15 credits)
Introduction to Ecological Modelling and Programming (15 credits)
Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology (15 credits)
Stem Cells (15 credits)
Advanced and Clinical Immunology (15 credits)
Animal Ecology (15 credits)
Medical Microbiology (15 credits)
Medical Biochemistry (15 credits)
Neuropharmacology (30 credits)
Insect Biology (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
Science Internship Course (15 credits)
Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
This course will prepare you for careers such as scientific research in academic, governmental or commercial laboratories, including biotechnology companies and health-testing laboratories, scientific writing and publishing, medical equipment sales and science teaching.
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
