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Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Teesside University, Middlesbrough

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Teesside University, Middlesbrough

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Teesside University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    19-SEP-22

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Summary:This extended degree course is ideal if you wish to study for a university degree but you don't have the necessary Level 3 qualifications required for direct admission. In the first year of the extended programme you enhance your knowledge in maths and the fundamentals of biological, chemical and physical sciences.Course details:Biological science covers everything from the complexities of the genetic code to ecosystems on land and in the oceans. You study modules as diverse as endocrinology, molecular ecology and environmental sustainability. Your broad study base is ideal for employment in a range of biology-related specialisms. In the first year of study you develop your knowledge in maths and the fundamentals of biological, chemical and physical sciences, together with material to help you develop numerical, communication, practical and learning skills. Successful completion of your first year enables you to proceed confidently on to the remainder of your degree course. According to the National Student Survey 2016, 100% of students said staff are enthusiastic about what they are teaching, 93% of students were satisfied with the teaching on their course and 94% of students were satisfied with academic support.After the course:Graduates are ideally suited to sectors including the food, water, pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries, as well as careers in environmental agencies, hospitals and government laboratories, teaching or postgraduate research. According to the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2014-15, 100% of our BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences graduates were in work or further study within six months of completing their course.

Application deadline

15 January

Tuition fees

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£ 13,000per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 32 - 88

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University information

Teesside University, Middlesbrough

Teesside University, Middlesbrough

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    Teesside University, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, TS1 3BX, England

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To get students off to the best possible start, Teesside University meets international students at the airport and takes them to their accommodation for free.
With an English language café and orientation activities throughout the year, Teesside University is experienced in helping international students feel at home.
Teesside University offers a range of scholarships to international and EU students, making the transition to UK study more affordable.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    96th out of 100 35

  • Entry standards

    / Max 240
    108 49%

    71st

    24

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    52.0 52%

    88th

    76

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.09 82%

    47th

    30

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