Biology with Psychology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
University of Bedfordshire
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Luton Campus

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SEP-24

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4 Years

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

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If you are fascinated by the way in which the mind can affect the functioning of the body, this degree places you at the interface between human biosciences and psychology, exploring its impact on human health. On the course, you focus on interactions at a molecular level and the effect they can have on mind and behaviour. This involves understanding how the human body, nervous system and brain function in health and disease, and the ways in which they can malfunction. You start the course with ...Read more

If you are fascinated by the way in which the mind can affect the functioning of the body, this degree places you at the interface between human biosciences and psychology, exploring its impact on human health. On the course, you focus on interactions at a molecular level and the effect they can have on mind and behaviour. This involves understanding how the human body, nervous system and brain function in health and disease, and the ways in which they can malfunction. You start the course with introductions to psychology, anatomy and physiology as well as the biosciences – including biochemistry and microbiology – which can be linked to mind and consciousness. Later you explore areas such as immunology, pharmacology, nutrition, and biological and cognitive psychology.As this course is jointly delivered by our Psychology and Life Sciences academics, it is accredited by the Biomedical Science and British Psychological Society. In addition, through the Life Sciences Liaison Board, we have strong links to external stakeholders in industry and practice sectors. At Bedfordshire we are proactively working to create opportunities for placements and external visits so you get the best opportunities to engage with industry. A number of recent graduates are currently employed in diverse sectors including healthcare, pharmaceutical, research, science and education, whilst others have received funding to pursue PhDs in medicine.We are continuing to invest in our laboratory environments and on top of £830,000 development we have invested £40million pounds into our new STEM building.


Why choose this course?

- Learn the techniques and practical laboratory skills essential for the study of biosciences and psychology- Work at the cutting edge of the disciplines you study, with an academic team actively involved in research and feeding the latest advances into your learning- Develop your understanding and ability to discuss the ethical issues surrounding this complex area- Benefit from learning a range of key analytical and organisational skills, relevant to a wide range of career choices


Foundation year

A Degree with a Foundation Year gives you guaranteed entry to an Undergraduate course. Whether you’re returning to learning and require additional help and support to up-skill, or if you didn’t quite meet the grades to pursue an Undergraduate course, our Degrees with Foundation Year provide a fantastic entry route for you to work towards a degree level qualification.With our guidance and support you’ll get up to speed within one year, and will be ready to seamlessly progress on to undergraduate study at Bedfordshire. The Foundation Year provides an opportunity to build up your academic writing skills and numeracy, and will also cover a range of subject specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree. This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will need to successfully complete the Foundation Year to progress on to the first year of your bachelor’s degree.

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Psychology
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
104th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
126th
Zoology
Drop-out rate
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 76 = 24% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
24%
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85%
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Zoology graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
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£20,000
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03 Mar 15

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EE - DD Grades / Points required

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32 - 48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

PPP Grades / Points required

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A science subject is preferred

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Popular A-level subjects

Zoology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
62%
Chemistry
46%
Mathematics
32%
Psychology
22%
Physics
15%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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15,500 per year

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University of Bedfordshire
University of Bedfordshire , Luton

The University of Bedfordshire has a vibrant, ambitious academic community celebrating diversity and the transformative power of...

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University of Bedfordshire
Park Square Luton LU1 3JU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Luton  0.2 miles away

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