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Biological Sciences (with placement year) BSc (Hons)

Loughborough University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    30-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Biological Sciences is an exciting and rapidly developing field, bringing together knowledge, ideas and techniques to allow us to expand our understanding of the human body and its interplay with the environment.Our BSc Biological Sciences degree is designed to develop your understanding of the fundamental mechanisms underlying life and health in whole organisms.During the Biological Sciences course, you will explore topics including genetics and molecular biology, biochemistry and metabolism, cell biology and regenerative medicine, human evolution, anatomy and physiology, growth, development and ageing, as well as research methods.You will also focus on the development of practical laboratory skills and benefit from teaching in STEMLab, the University's £17 million state-of-the-art facility, as well as other specialist laboratories.Optional year-long professional placement opportunities are also available to help you develop essential skills and boost your employability, while international placements provide an opportunity to experience another country during your studies.


What's the difference between MSci and BSc?

At Loughborough, you can choose to study Biological Sciences as a BSc degree or an MSci.The BSc Biological Sciences degree will provide a thorough grounding in the discipline, equipping you with the knowledge, practical laboratory experience, and professional and transferable skills to support your career aspirations in biological science, health, or broader graduate destinations.The MSci is aimed at those who aspire to work in research or posts requiring more experience. The inclusion of a major research project allows you to demonstrate that you are capable of independently tackling a specific research question, demonstrating a range of skills important to employers.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 27,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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A level : AAB

AAB including Biology and one other science or Maths* Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Geology, Psychology and Environmental Science are all considered sciences for the purposes of admission and although PE is accepted as a third A-level, it is not a science for the purpose of admission

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University information

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

  • University League Table

    7th

  • Campus address

    Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, England

The university's two campuses are located in Lougborough and London, both close to airports, making it easy to explore Europe and beyond.
Loughborough's research community is made up of over 1,200 research students spanning 90 nationalities, with more than 800 members of staff supporting them.
Home to over 19,000 students and staff from more than 130 different countries. Over 1,000 students are based at London campus, 80% are international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    14th out of 97 18

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    156 69%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    37th

    38
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.15 83%

    8th

    2

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