Biology BSc (Hons)
University of Derby
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-24

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

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Get ahead in your career as a professional biologist - with a course centred on high-quality teaching, first-rate facilities, cutting-edge research and exciting real-world learning opportunities.KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:RANKINGS: Biosciences at Derby is ranked in the Top 15 for student satisfaction with the course and in the Top 20 for satisfaction with teaching in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2022). 100% of students also agreed that the BSc (Hons) Biology course is intellectually ...Read more

Get ahead in your career as a professional biologist - with a course centred on high-quality teaching, first-rate facilities, cutting-edge research and exciting real-world learning opportunities.

KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:

RANKINGS: Biosciences at Derby is ranked in the Top 15 for student satisfaction with the course and in the Top 20 for satisfaction with teaching in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2022). 100% of students also agreed that the BSc (Hons) Biology course is intellectually stimulating and 90% of students agreed that staff are good at explaining things in the National Student Survey 2021.

ACCREDITATION: This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and includes a pathway which is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, so you can be sure that the course provides a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge, key technical abilities, and transferable skills.

TAILORED TO YOU: Our course offers a wide range of subjects including microbiology, tropical marine biology, oncology, physiology, animal behaviour, genetics and wildlife conservation as well as cellular and evolutionary processes, giving you plenty of choice to tailor your degree to the career you want.

FACILITIES: Develop vital scientific skills in our high-spec laboratories, insectary, aquatic research facility (created in partnership with SeaLife, Birmingham) and dedicated student research laboratory.

FIELDTRIPS: Your studies won’t be confined to the laboratory as fieldtrips are an essential part of the course - our students have travelled to locations such as Twycross Zoo, Kew Gardens and the Maldives. Costs of mandatory fieldtrips in optional modules are included in your tuition fees.

RAISE YOUR PROFILE IN INDUSTRY: We work closely with organisations such as the Royal Derby Hospital, Sea Life, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Derby Museums, the Olive Ridley Project and Eurofins. These partnerships pave the way to work experience and internship opportunities where you can apply your skills in real world situations.

EXPERT TEACHING: Our teaching team are active researchers whose work is shaping debates in areas such as ecology, entomology and biodiversity, so your learning will be informed by the very latest research and developments in biology.

WHAT YOU'LL COVER: Your first year provides an introduction to some of the key themes you’ll need to understand, including evolution, genetics and human biology. Optional modules in your second and third years give you the opportunity to begin tailoring your degree to meet your career aspirations. You will also have opportunities to work in industry. You’ll learn through lectures, seminars, tutorials, e-learning, hands-on laboratory practical work and fieldtrips.

HOW YOU'RE ASSESSED: You’ll be assessed using a range of written assignments including portfolios, practical and fieldtrip write-ups and data analysis, essays, computer-based assessments, poster presentations and seminar presentations, as well as traditional written examinations.

YOUR CAREER: Our graduates are now working as research scientists, laboratory and pharmacy technicians, healthcare assistants, medical laboratory assistants and wildlife conservation officers. Others have progressed to teaching and lecturing careers after completing postgraduate study or have advanced to gain veterinary and medical qualifications.

STUDY OPTIONS: This course is available with a Foundation Year option. This course is available with an Industrial Placement Year.

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WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
47/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
87th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
100th
Biology (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
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Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Biology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Biology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Tegan
22 Nov 22

Best - Online facilities (using blackboard for course resources, etc), the library at Kedleston road campus, the support through wellbeing, and the student accommodation. Worst -..Read more

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Haydn
18 Nov 22

Positives: Friendly staff and small cohort sizes results in effective teaching. Workload is not overwhelming Close to city centre and transport links are good Negatives: The..Read more

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification

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Tegan
22 Nov 22
Biology BSc (Hons)
Best - Online facilities (using blackboard for course resources, etc), the library at Kedleston road campus, the support through wellbeing, and the student accommodation. Worst -...
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Haydn
18 Nov 22
Biology BSc (Hons)
Positives: Friendly staff and small cohort sizes results in effective teaching. Workload is not overwhelming Close to city centre and transport links are good Negatives: The...
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University of Derby
Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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