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BSc ( Hons ) Biochemistry
What ’ s this course about ?
UCAS CODE : C700
Discover life at its most fundamental level . Explore the latest scientific theory through lab training and gain the skills and expertise to become a professional biochemist . Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry within living things – everything from humans and animals , to plants and cells . It combines biology , chemistry and physiology to develop new approaches within many scientific fields , including healthcare and medicine , agriculture , biotechnology and the environment . On this degree , accredited by the Royal Society of Biology ( RSB ), you ’ ll learn how biochemists fight disease , edit genomes , develop new fuels , and understand human and animal development .
Duration
3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements
112 – 120 points to include 3 A levels , or equivalent , including Biology or Chemistry , with 40 points from either A level Biology or Chemistry . For A levels which include a separate science practical component , a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application .
Accreditation
Royal Society of Biology
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BSc ( Hons ) Marine Biology
What ’ s this course about ?
UCAS CODE : C160
Marine biologists are the first line of defence for our blue planet . This degree , accredited by the Royal Society of Biology ( RSB ), will give you the skills you need to play your part . You ’ ll learn about a wide array of marine organisms , from phytoplankton to cetaceans , and how to protect the oceans against the growing threats of climate change , habitat destruction and resource exploitation . You ’ ll conduct fieldwork in a range of intertidal habitats and become an expert in diverse and rich marine ecosystems .
Duration
3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements
112 – 120 points to include 3 A levels , or equivalent , with 40 points from A level Biology . For A levels which include a separate science practical component , a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application .
Accreditation
Royal Society of Biology
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Biological Sciences |
BSc ( Hons ) Science with Foundation Year UCAS CODE : Y100
BSc ( Hons ) Biology
What ’ s this course about ?
UCAS CODE : C100
Discover how biology can help to safeguard environments , discover new species , and fight disease , on this Biology degree , accredited by the Royal Society of Biology ( RSB ). You ’ ll start the course with key biological theories , and the processes that underpin biology , from cells and molecules through to entire ecosystems , studying animals , plants and microbes . You ’ ll then be able to shape the course to your interests and choose from specialist areas like animal adaptations , plant diversity , ecology and evolutionary biology , through to gene organisation , genomics and microbiology . You ’ ll get the skills you need to turn your curiosity and love of nature into a career that really matters .
' This course not only provided me with the theory , but also gave me the chance to put it into practice in a lab setting . What I loved the most about this course was being able to work among senior scientists and assist in investigations addressing global issues and human diseases .'
Rachel Cimaroli
Duration
3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements
112 – 120 points to include 3 A levels , or equivalent , with 40 points from A level Biology . For A levels which include a separate science practical component , a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application .
Accreditation Royal Society of Biology
What ’ s this course about ?
There ’ s more than one route to becoming a scientist . If you don ’ t have the grades for our other science degrees , this Foundation Year course is the best place to start . Once you ’ re up to speed , you can choose which science degree to move on to . You ’ ll study biology , chemistry , earth sciences , psychology , sport and exercise science , and health sciences . And develop skills you ’ ll use throughout your career .
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Duration
4 years full time , 5 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements
56 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent . Other qualifications such as Vocational A levels ( AVCE ), BTECs and Access courses will also be considered .
Progressions onto some pathways will be subject to interview and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS ) clearance .
Not available to International / EU students
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