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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Sutton Bonington Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-23
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
This course enables you to study microbial, animal and plant biotechnology. You'll learn the latest techniques and how these can be used to help improve lives. You might be interested in how you can apply science to global issues such as: - Healthcare, by developing life-saving medicines - Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by providing cleaner biofuels - Food security Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to succeed when you graduate. You will learn in specialist laboratories, using our facilities to build your practical knowledge. Our lab sessions will give you experience in DNA sequencing and genetic engineering. Experts in synthetic biology will lecture on the latest applications and technology. You'll join thought-provoking debates covering ethical, commercial and environmental concerns. Throughout your degree you can choose from a range of additional options. You can apply to do these when you get here: - Industry placement - you can add a year in industry between years two and three - Study abroad - options include our Malaysia campus, Australia, Canada, or Europe - Computer Science year - use algorithms to analyse complex data and apply this to your course
Application deadline
25 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
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- Access to HE Diploma
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A level : BBB
including 2 science-based subjects usually from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Computer Science, Geography and Psychology can be accepted as the second science-based subject if you are also studying Biology.Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies and Leisure Studies are not accepted.
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