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Biotechnology BSc (Hons)

University of Nottingham

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Sutton Bonington Campus.

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • 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: - developing new life-saving medicines- feeding growing populations by generating plants with better nutritional value- reducing greenhouse gas emissions by providing cleaner biofuelsAccredited 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 will have the opportunity to 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

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 25,000per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BBC - BBB

BBB including Biology, or BBB including 2 of Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics or Further Mathematics.Alternatively, BBC including Biology or BBC including 2 of Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics or Further Mathematics plus an A in the EPQ.Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies are not accepted.

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University information

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    28th out of 94

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    147 64%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    28th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    67th

    7

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