Biology BSc (Hons)

Northumbria University, Newcastle

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The course offers a broad and deep understanding of the scientific principles of the study of living systems and an introduction to the key issues associated with rapid advances in biotechnology, biomedicine and environmental technology.It also offers flexibility as you can opt for a specialist pathway of study after your first year - meaning you can either continue with your BSc Biology degree, or choose to specialise in biotechnology or neurobiology.Whichever pathway you choose, there’ll be... READ MORE

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Full time | Main Site | 3 Years | SEP-19

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Uni rankings

WUSCA student ranking
6^th / 126

CompUniGuide ranking
56^th

CompUniGuide subject ranking
51^st

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Start date

SEP-19

Full Time

3 Years

Biology (Non-Specific)
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Drop-out rate

2:1 or above

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After 6 months

Biology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni

£20,000

UK Biology (Non-Specific) graduate salary

£18,000

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Entry requirements

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A level	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required BBBCC - BBBBB	Grades / Points required CCC - BCC	Grades / Points required 120 - 128	Grades / Points required D:18,M:27	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required M2,M2,M2 - M1,M1,M1	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required H3,H3,H4,H4,H4,H4 - H3,H3,H3,H4,H4,H4	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required DDM	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required DDM	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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From at least 2 GCE/VCE A Levels including Grade B in Biology.		Including Biology		Including Biology.		Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.		Access to HE should include Biology.		Subjects studied at AS level and not carried forward to A level will be accepted and the UCAS Tariff points achieved will count towards your total UCAS Tariff score where appropriate.		Including Biology.		The Extended Project Qualification is welcome and the UCAS Tariff points you achieve from an EPQ will count towards your total UCAS Tariff score.		The International Baccalaureate Diploma programme is accepted by Northumbria University. Please contact Admissions for more information on specific entry requirements.		Including Biology.		The OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Certificate is accepted in combination with other qualifications.		The OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma is accepted in combination with other qualifications.		The OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate is accepted in combination with other qualifications.	In an appropriate science subject.	The OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Foundation Diploma is accepted in combination with other qualifications.	The OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Introductory Diploma is accepted in combination with other qualifications.	The OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma is accepted in combination with other qualifications.	The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate is accepted in combination with other qualifications.	The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma is accepted in combination with other qualifications.	The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate is accepted in combination with other qualifications.	In an appropriate science subject.	The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma is accepted in combination with other qualifications.	The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate is accepted in combination with other qualifications.