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- Biology BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
27-SEP-21
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
**Course Overview**- If you’re interested in a broad range of biology topics, from microbes to humans, including the biology of disease, the natural world, evolution, genetics and how humans and organisms interact with their environment, then our Biology degree is the course for you.- You’ll study all the major biological concepts and theories and learn a range of important laboratory and field techniques. You’ll develop the breadth of understanding and hands-on practical skills so you can apply your expertise to the many challenges we face in the world today, such as microbial resistance, climate change, safe and sustainable food production and the conservation of endangered species.- Parti- cipating in extensive practical classes in our excellent laboratories, you will become competent in advanced research techniques. You’ll use our state-of-the-art analytical suite, scanning electron microscope and DNA sequencing facilities in your classes, and can access them during your final year research project.- Fieldwork features throughout your course, with topical biological case studies and teamwork to help build key transferable skills and enhance your employability.**Why study with us**- Biology is ranked in the top three in the North West and in the top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2021).- You’ll develop advanced knowledge of contemporary biology, and high-level technical skills.Make lifelong friends on residential field courses (UK trips are included in your fees; optional overseas trips are extra).
Application deadline
15 January
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
- Scottish Advanced Higher
- UCAS Points
- Access to HE Diploma
- GCSE/National 4/National 5
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
- OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
104 to 112 UCAS points including Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or Applied Science. Pass in Science Practical element if applicable. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted
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University League Table
70th
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Campus address
University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HE, England
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Subject ranking
52nd out of 103
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Entry standards
/ Max 240127 56%50th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10076 76%38th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.19 84%20th
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