BSc (Hons) Biology
University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX
Course overview
This degree reflects the breadth of modern biological sciences, with core topics including genetics and genomics, microbiology, evolution, cell biology and biological diversity. We’ll help you build your degree around your interests, like molecular genomics, toxicology, applied ecology or other specialist topics. Fascinated by human biology?
You can also take modules from biomedical sciences. Or if you’re interested in all areas of biology you can take a broad range of options – the choice is yours. You'll get plenty of hands-on training in the lab and field and you'll work on mini-projects throughout your course.
You can also take one of our residential field course options, including overseas trips to Brazil or Mallorca, where you’ll learn essential skills for ecological careers, or opt to spend a year studying abroad at one of our partner universities. Gain new skills, build international contacts, and immerse yourself in a different culture and environment. Other facilities include super-computing power for genomic analysis, our 33,000 litre tropical aquarium, and a dedicated team of teaching technicians to support your skill development.
Key highlights
- Core topics include genetics, genomics, microbiology, evolution and cell biology
- Specialise in molecular genomics, toxicology, applied ecology or biomedical modules
- Hands-on lab and field training with mini-projects throughout
- Residential field course options, including overseas trips to Brazil or Mallorca
- Option to spend a year studying abroad at a partner university
- Facilities include super-computing for genomics and a 33,000 litre tropical aquarium
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — For this course, you'll need 120 UCAS points.
- BTEC: DDM — Additional entry requirements for this course TYPICAL OFFER 120 UCAS points A LEVELS BBB BTEC DDM Use UCAS’s calculator to work out your estimated points
Scholarships
Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship
UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.
Up to £2,000University of Hull Asia Studentship
This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Laboratory technician
- Research scientist
- Ecologist
- Microbiologist
- Toxicologist
- Environmental consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £21,520 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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