Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Clifton Campus

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Start date

23-SEP-24

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3 Years

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

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23-SEP-24

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3 Years

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This flexible course enables you to sample different subject areas before selecting your field of interest. It is therefore ideal if you have a passion for Biological Sciences, but are unsure of which area of study to specialise in.This course gives a sound grounding in biology. It will enable you to specialise in your chosen field of interest for the remainder of the course. All pathways include a considerable amount of practical work, to develop the skills that bioscience employers value. ...Read more

This flexible course enables you to sample different subject areas before selecting your field of interest. It is therefore ideal if you have a passion for Biological Sciences, but are unsure of which area of study to specialise in.This course gives a sound grounding in biology. It will enable you to specialise in your chosen field of interest for the remainder of the course. All pathways include a considerable amount of practical work, to develop the skills that bioscience employers value. There is regular field work including two residential field trips on the Environmental Biology pathway, whilst on other pathways you’ll spend time in our professional, high-tech ‘superlab’ facility.


Why study Biological Sciences at Nottingham Trent University?


• We have inspiring learning environments. You'll learn in some of the best teaching laboratories in the UK.
• We provide innovative accredited courses. This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
• We’re delivering research with impact – Bioscience staff contribute to research activity in a number of areas. NTU has been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for research – the highest award achievable. Find out more: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/science-and-technology/ug/bsc-hons-biological-science

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
1/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
40th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
42nd
Others in Biosciences
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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100%
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Average salary
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Others in Biosciences graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Others in Biosciences graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
H
Harley
05 Feb 24

Pros: Excellent labs, campus feel and libraries. Student support and employability teams always present for walk in appointments. Doctors on campus and a bus linking the campus to..Read more

J
Jacob
05 Dec 22

Travelling there on the bus is sometimes problematic during rush hour or heavy traffic. Nice facilities and campus that is well..Read more

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

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

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

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T Level:

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104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Biology grade C)

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Biology grade C or equivalent)

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant Biology modules

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including A-Level Biology grade C or equivalent

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent including Biology grade C or equivalent).

DMM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant Biology modules

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

Popular A-level subjects

Others in Biosciences

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

Biology
86%
Chemistry
58%
Mathematics
28%
Psychology
24%
Geography
12%
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England

9,250 per year

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Students from England

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17,150 per year

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Students from EU

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17,150 per year

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Harley
05 Feb 24
Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
Pros: Excellent labs, campus feel and libraries. Student support and employability teams always present for walk in appointments. Doctors on campus and a bus linking the campus to...
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Jacob
05 Dec 22
Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
Travelling there on the bus is sometimes problematic during rush hour or heavy traffic. Nice facilities and campus that is well...
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