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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Chester
Full Time
SEP-24
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Chester
Full time
SEP-24
3 Years
Select a an exam type
Gain practical experience in areas at the forefront of knowledge on this dynamic Biology degree.Our Biology course offers a range of subjects and unique experiences due to links with Chester Zoo and other leading institutes, industries and charities. We supplement classroom learning with opportunities for work placements or fieldwork, and there are also opportunities to take part in exciting laboratory-based research.This course introduces a variety of topics across the whole field of modern biology and emphasises that it is a science firmly grounded in observation and experimentation. We will encourage you to become a member of relevant, professional societies, such as a member of the Royal Society of Biology, and participate at organised events.Exciting Research OpportunitiesWe undertake diverse research activities that ensure enthusiastic delivery of contemporary content. These include countering the illegal trade in endangered species using DNA-based techniques; improved understanding of disease processes; cancer biology; microbiology; animal behaviour; and conservation biology.If you’re interested in research, we have an experiential module that involves a range of field trips. In the past we have been to the Philippines, Madagascar and Egypt.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC - BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
26 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
The Department requires one of the following subjects as essential for entry: GCE A Level: Biology, Applied Science
including Biology
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE (Science) Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit
including 5 in HL Biology
including H3 in Biology
BTEC Extended Diploma (Applied Science or Animal Management): DMM
T Level must be in Science
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£9,250 per year
Students from EU
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13,950 per year
Students from International
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