Are you fascinated by the complexities of life, from the smallest microbes to entire ecosystems? Our Royal Society of Biology-accredited course offers an interdisciplinary approach to studying the science of life, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to tackle global challenges. Whether you're interested in genetics, animal behaviour, evolution, conservation, or biotechnology, this degree provides the flexibility to explore areas that align with your passions and career goals. From your very first semester, you'll gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories and fieldwork, developing essential scientific and analytical skills. With the option to specialise in later years, you'll graduate with expertise in your chosen areas and a strong foundation in evidence-based research. **Practical work**\ You will gain experience in a range of laboratory and field work techniques from your first semester. You will develop key skills in purpose-built teaching laboratories, with practical activities such as: * neuroscience: how neurotransmitters interact with muscle cells * immunology: immune cells and phagocytosis * development: gene expression and mutation * optional field trips to local nature reserves and international field centres In year three, you will do a year-long research project supervised by an expert in a field that speaks to your interests, helping you develop advanced research and transferable skills for your future career. **BSc or MSci?**\ MSci degrees are undergraduate-level courses which last for four years and have an integrated master's qualification. They are the equivalent to a BSc plus a master's level qualification. These courses can provide additional research experience to enhance your future career prospects. **Why choose this course?** * Gain laboratory experience from term one - you’ll have access to advanced research labs and opportunities to work with imaging (SLIM, MRI, 3D), genomics, deep-seq, nanopore, flow cytometry and single-cell RNA sequencing. * In your final year, you can undertake a capstone project, applying your expertise to real-world challenges in a collaborative working group. * Experience a research-led curriculum - be trained by and train with tutors who are active in real-world research, giving you the skills necessary for your future career.courses in the UK and overseas * We’re a top 20 UK and top 100 world university (QS World University Rankings 2026). * The average starting salary for life sciences undergraduates within 15 months of graduation was £27,563 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23).
A Level: AAB | Biology and a second science at A level. Second science subjects can be from Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Psychology, Geography, Geology, Further Maths, Statistics, Environmental Science, Computer Science and PE. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately. | Scottish Higher: AABBB | in combination with grades AA in Scottish Advanced Highers, to include Biology and a second science. Suitable second science subjects include: maths, further maths, chemistry, physics, geology, applied science, environmental science/studies, AQA use of maths, statistics, geography, psychology. | Access to HE Diploma: 30 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 15 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | 30 Level 3 credits at distinction of which 15 are in biology and 15 in a second science. | GCSE/National 4/National 5 GCSE English language or Literature and maths at grade 4 or above also required. | Scottish Advanced Higher: AA | including Biology and a second science subject. Suitable second science subjects include: maths, further maths, chemistry, physics, geology, applied science, environmental science/studies, AQA use of maths, statistics, geography, psychology. Offers made in combination with grades AABBB in the Scottish Highers | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DD | in Applied Sciences (modules taken must be comparable to subject specific requirement) alongside A Level Biology grade B | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 32 UCAS points | including 6,5 at Higher level to include biology and another science subject at Higher Level. Suitable second science subjects include: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Geography, Computer Science and Sports, Exercise and Health. Or we can consider three stand-alone Higher Level certificates at 6,6,5 including Biology and a second science subject. | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: B | Acceptable in combination with 2 science A-level qualifications, to include Biology. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDD | in Applied Sciences (modules taken must be comparable to subject specific requirement) | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016): D | and 2 A-Levels in Biology and a Second Science grades AB
Minimum of 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements no less than 6.0 in each element As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.
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