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Biology with Year Abroad

University of Hull

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    The University of Hull

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Tackle global challenges like genetic engineering to climate change, with this hands-on learning degree.This flexible programme allows you to follow your interests into specialist areas or keep your options open and develop a broad knowledge of the science of living things.You’ll learn from award-winning experts both in the lab and on field trips. Study core topics like genetics and genomics, microbiology, evolution, cell biology and biological diversity, and gain industry-standard lab skills in cutting-edge techniques like genetic analysis, microscopy, DNA sequencing and DNA programming. Extend your studies by taking one of our residential field trips or learn to scuba dive alongside your studies.¹ With this course, you'll also spend the third year of your degree studying overseas at one of our partner universities. Gain new skills, build international contacts, and immerse yourself in a different culture and environment.


Why study at Hull?

- Industry-standard facilities: Put theory into practice in facilities that include super-computing power for genomic analysis and a 33,000-litre tropical aquarium. Learn the latest techniques for investigating genetics, molecular biology and biochemistry in our Advanced Training Lab.- Award-winning tuition: We’re a small, friendly, supportive group with three Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year winners in our department.- Field trips abroad: Learn essential skills for ecological careers on an overseas residential field trip to places such as Brazil or Mallorca.


Where could this take me?

Past graduates have gained jobs in the bioscience industries, teaching, veterinary medicine, ecological consultancy and as scientists in government and non-government organisations. You’ll graduate with in-demand field, analytical and lab skills that set you apart from the competition and let you follow your interests.You could also go on to further study through either Masters or PhD level qualifications and become a scientific leader of the future.¹ Choose subsidised dive training as part of our Ecology module and become a PADI-certified Advanced Open Water Diver (extra fee may be payable).

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 20,600per year

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

University information

University of Hull

University of Hull

University of Hull

  • University League Table

    81st

  • Campus address

    University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, United Kingdom

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As one of England’s oldest universities, Hull has a proudly progressive 100-year history. It’s forever exploring new ways to benefit humanity’s shared future.
Hull is rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). So you’ll study at a university ranked ‘outstanding’ for teaching quality and student success.
Life is richer when it costs less, and Hull is one of the UK’s most affordable cities for students to live. Cheaper than Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    57th out of 91 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    114 53%

    75th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    70th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    22nd

    42

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