The 4-year Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe BSc empowers you to explore biology in-depth while enhancing your language skills. By combining hands-on training with essential skills, we ensure you excel in your career. Gain practical experience and broaden your horizons through cultural exploration! You’ll have the exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant new culture by studying at a prestigious university in France, Spain, or Germany, based on your language skills. The year abroad is designed as a unique experience, where you can focus on personal growth and academic exploration without the pressure of grades impacting your final degree classification. It’s your chance to gain invaluable international experience, broaden your horizons, and create unforgettable memories! Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe BSc combines hands-on training with essential skills while allowing you to specialise in exciting areas like genetics or zoology. **Field courses:** Be part of exciting fieldwork like studying glaciers in Norway or aquatic environments in Pembrokeshire bringing real-world biology to life. **Study Abroad:** Spend your third year in France, Spain, Germany, or one of 300+ global destinations, immersing yourself in new cultures and learning from experts with our year abroad option. **Professional Placement:** Boost your employability with industry experience, applying your knowledge in real-world settings with our placement year programme. **Royal Society of Biology Accreditation:** Our degree ensures you meet employer needs and stand out in the job market. **Join BioSoc:** Connect with fellow Biosciences students through team sports, events, and specialist career conferences.\ Specialist Degree Labels Across all of our Biological Sciences programmes, you have the exciting opportunity to reflect on your journey and add a specialised pathway in your final year (if you meet the requirements). These pathways allow you to showcase your unique strengths and areas of interest, giving you a competitive edge as you step into the next phase of your career. The following labels may be added to our Biological Sciences degree programmes: Human Health and Disease\ Microbiology and Infection\ Genetics\ Food Security and Sustainability\ Conservation Biology Zoology
A Level: AAB | To include A Level Biology/Human Biology and a second science: Chemistry, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics or Statistics), Physics, Geography, Geology, Psychology and one from French, German or Spanish. Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Applied Science, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Global Perspectives, Science in Society, Use of Maths and World Development. Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C, and grade 6/B in a relevant foreign language (French, German or Spanish). Please note that this course is not suitable for native or bilingual speakers, as improved language skills is one of the main learning outcomes for the year in Europe. International students who would like to spend part of their education in their native country could consider the course Biological Sciences with Professional Placement BSc as an alternative, which would allow them to apply for placements outside the UK. | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE (Science) with sufficient Biology and Chemistry content is considered. Contact Admissions Team for details. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 32 UCAS points | 6, 6, 5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher Level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A Level qualification.
The University will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. For the 2027 year of entry, we expect that the tuition fee for your first year of study will be £10,050. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees to you without delay. For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above. If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter. — 2027 provisional
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