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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site
Full Time
Sep 2026
4 Year
Embark on a global adventure with our BSc Biotechnology with International Year, where your education transcends borders! The international experience gained through the course will prepare you to tackle global challenges, from sustainable food production to breakthrough medical treatments, shaping a greener, healthier future while thriving in diverse, dynamic industries. Entrepreneurial training: Be part of modules that empower students with vital business, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills to launch innovative biotech ventures, boosting employability in this fast-evolving, high-impact industry. Study Abroad: Spend your third year in France, Spain, Germany, or one of 300+ global destinations, immersing yourself in new cultures and learning from biotechnology experts with our year abroad option. Professional Placement: Boost your employability with industry experience giving you a real taste of the professional world, applying your knowledge in real-world settings with our placement year programme. Join BioSoc: Connect with fellow Biosciences students through team sports, events, and specialist career conferences. Make friends, have fun and build your network. Our Biotechnology programme uses a variety of methods to assess student performance, including exams, essays and dissertations. At the beginning of each module, you'll be given information on how and when you'll be assessed for that particular area of study.