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Biology BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Sheffield ()

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Duration

    3 Years

Once you have developed your knowledge and skills in the lab, you can apply for an optional third-year work placement, which gives you the chance to apply theory and practice in the workplace. Alternatively, you are encouraged to undertake internships or other short placements to enhance your future career goals.You can apply for a placement in the UK or use the opportunity to work abroad in Europe, America and further afield. We have a wide range of major national and multinational placement partners, including- GlaxoSmithKline- Covance- Eurofins- Universities- Field tripsComplete valuable field work, which has previously included exploring contrasting environments in the Peak District, visits to Sheffield Botanical gardens and a UK-based residential ecological and environmental field course, all at no additional costs
- Conduct research in a range of theoretical and practical areas, including the skills of project management.
- Choose to transfer onto the MSci qualification.

About this course

- Gain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of biological, chemical and mathematical skills suitable to investigate and describe the biological world.
- Develop the confidence and ability to solve biological problems.

- Have the opportunity to study abroad — Erasmus funding is available for European placements.Take part in rigorous intellectual training that cultivates an interest in current developments at the frontiers of the subject.

104 UCAS points from three A levels (including 32 points in Biology) or equivalent BTEC National qualifications (including suitable Chemistry and Biology modules). We do not accept General Studies.BCC at A Level including Biology.DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science A combination of qualifications including relevant subject(s), which may include AS levels or EPQ.

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Biology Science
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Chemistry Research
  • Maths
  • Physics and maths
  • Analytical
  • Planning
  • MSci
  • Biologists

Course programme

Course Summary

Gain an underpinning knowledge of chemistry, physics and maths, taught in context.

Enhance your skills for a career in biology or any occupation requiring confident, creative, analytical thinkers.If you're planning a career in research, you can transfer to the MSci qualification (depending on your results in years one and two of the BSc route).

How you learn

The course includes a coherent programme theme to enable you to develop as professional biologists, operating beyond just knowledge acquisition. You have the capability to act on opportunities and apply learning to solve problems, whether theoretical or applied.

You learn through
  • lectures
  • workshops
  • tutorials
  • scenario
  • based laboratory sessions.There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus programme.




Biology BSc (Hons)

£ 9,250 VAT inc.