Biology with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)

Swansea University
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Bachelor's degree

In Singleton Park

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Singleton park (Wales)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Description
The BSc Biology with Integrated Foundation degree at Swansea University will provide you with an understanding of a wide range of biological and ecology theoretical and practical skills as well as providingopportunities for you to learn and undertake a range of sampling and survey techniques for both plants and animals. We will equip you with the practical, taxonomic, numerical and computational skills that are valued and required by many employers as well as develop your essential transferable skills, such as team working, communication, presentation, problem solving and analytical skills.
Biology graduates have a wide range of specialist and generic skills that can take you around the world. Our degrees open up career opportunities in medicine, veterinary science, environmental management and conservation, teaching and many, many more including:
Bat Conservation Trust
Animal Keeper - All Things Wild
Taxonomist - Marine Ecological Surveys Limited
Wildlife and Education Officer - Ipswich Borough Council
Research Assistant - TRP Research
NHS Medical Lab Technician
Benthic Taxonomist at Ocean Ecology Ltd.
Assistant Aquarist, Brighton Sea Life Centre
Senior Conservation Officer for CCW
Project Officer - Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Trust
Lecturer in Marine Biology, Plymouth University

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Singleton Park (Swansea)
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University Of Wales Swansea, SA2 8PP

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About this course

Entry Requirements
Our typical offer is CCD from three A levels or equivalent to include Biology.
BTEC Extended Diploma – Grades DMM. Only science-based BTECs will be considered (excluding Animal Management and Health Science).
Access to HE (Science): 27 Merits to include Biology.
IB: 24 (including 4 HL or 7 SL in Biology or Human Biology).
Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants with GCSE qualifications alone.
General Studies and Key Skills qualifications are normally excluded from our offers.

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What I would highlight: I love the experience here and it's great. Joining this place was the best decision of my life. It offers all the features and things that you would need to simply adjust to life away from home.
What could be improved: Nothing
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Subjects

  • Welsh
  • Options
  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • University
  • Project
  • Conservation

Course programme

Modules

Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.

Year 0 (Level 3)

Entry Level 3 / Year 0Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameBIO000Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Foundation BiologyBIO002Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Techniques in Ecology: An introductionBIO005Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Dealing with dataBIO008Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Laboratory SkillsBIO009Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Molecular Biology and BiochemistryBIO010Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Development of Key Skills for BiologistsBIO011Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Literature ReviewCS-001Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Fundamental Mathematics Skills for Natural Scientists.

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Degree / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameBIO103Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Plants and Algae; Diversity Form and FunctionBIO104Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Cellular & Microbial BiologyBIO108Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Molecular and Evolutionary BiologyBIO109Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Core Skills for Biological Sciences

Optional Modules

Biosciences Welsh Options

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select Welsh or English versions of the module below

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceBIO105Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Animal Diversity, Form and FunctionBIO105CSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Amrywiaeth a Ffisioleg Anifeiliaid

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Biosciences Welsh Options

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select Welsh or English versions of the module below

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceBIO106Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Ecology and animal behaviourBIO106CSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Ecoleg Dyfrol a Daearol ac Ymddygiad

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Degree / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameBIO231Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Year 2 Biological Sciences Literature ReviewBIO232Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Plant EcologyBIO239Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Ecological Microbiology and the Cycles of LifeBIO252Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Ecological Data Analysis

Optional Modules

Biology Field Course

Choose Exactly 15 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : BIO251 only available to students that have authorisation and valid evidence for missing the Year 2 field course in any discipline.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceBIO249Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Introduction to field ecologyBIO251Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Biosciences Year 2 field course alternative assessment

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Biology Optional

Choose Exactly 45 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceBIO224Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15IchthyologyBIO227Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Marine Plankton And OceanographyBIO228Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15ParasitologyBIO229Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Tetrapod EvolutionBIO230Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Entomology - General IntroductionBIO234Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Animal behaviour in conservation and welfareBIO235Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Molecular EcologyBIO236Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Cells and ImmunityBIO237Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Marine InvertebratesBIO238Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Marine Ecosystems: Threats and conservationBIO258Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Animal Physiology

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Degree / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameBIO350Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)30Biosciences Research Project

Optional Modules

Fieldtrip

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Biologists MUST choose ONE (and only one) of the following.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceBIO327Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Tropical marine ecology field courseBIO331Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Professional Techniques in Ecology, conservation and Resource ManagementBIO340Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Professional Laboratory SkillsGEB301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Interdisciplinary Field Course to the Indian Himalayas (Sikkim)

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Biology Recommended

Choose Minimum Of 30 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : No more than 70 credits can be selected from any one semester.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceBIO325Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Physics for BiologistsBIO328Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Epidemiology of zoonotic diseasesBIO337Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10BiodiversityBIO341Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Plant Conservation and EcologyBIO343Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Natural Products BiotechnologyBIO345Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Macroevolution and Phylogenies

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Biology Optional

Choose Maximum Of 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : No more than 70 credits can be selected from any one semester.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceBIO313Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Diseases of aquatic animalsBIO316Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Mammalian Carnivore Ecology and ConservationBIO318Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Ecology of Marine AnimalsBIO319Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Biological Control of Invertebrate PestsBIO329Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Climate Change BiologyBIO330Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Tropical marine ecology and conservationBIO333Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Animal Personality: Physiology, Behaviour, and EvolutionBIO334Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Advanced Data AnalysisBIO338Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Polar BiologyBIO342Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Sensory EcologyBIO344Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Hormones and BehaviourBIZ300Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Collective Animal BehaviourPM-308Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Animal Development

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Biology with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)

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