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Biology (Professional Placement Year)

Bath Spa University

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Bath Spa University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Newton Park

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Biology at Bath Spa is deeply practical, with a real-world focus. You'll explore themes such as ecology, environmental management, microbiology, human pathophysiology, biodiversity and food analysis. You’ll be able to take advantage of our unique campus with its rich variety of woodland, grassland and freshwater habitats, which are used extensively in practical work. This is also an academically rigorous course, designed to keep you up-to-date with the latest advances in the field. The course covers a broad range of fundamental biology topics, from cell biology and genetics to plant, animal and human biology. In addition to these core topics, you have a wide range of modules to choose from, allowing you to develop a particular theme which interests you. You’ll develop a broad range of skills, some specific to biology, while others are useful in varied professional environments. The course is real-world focused you’ll graduate as a professional biologist, prepared to solve a range of problems and keep up-to-date with scientific advances.Biology graduates have a range of professions including teaching, medical lab assistant, wildlife trust warden and science technician. Graduates have been employed by companies including NHS, New Zealand Department of Conservation and RSPB.This optional placement year provides you with the opportunity to identify, apply for and secure professional experience, normally comprising one to three placements over a minimum of nine months. Successful completion of this module will demonstrate your ability to secure and sustain graduate-level employment.

Tuition fees

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£ 16,905per year

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University information

Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University

  • University League Table

    92nd

  • Campus address

    Newton Park, Newton Park, Newton St Loe, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 9BN, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    82nd out of 87 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    116 52%

    51st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    50.0 50%

    81st

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    45th

    19

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